Transporter Aide

                    

At Cleveland Clinic Health System, we believe in a better future for healthcare. And each of us is responsible for honoring our commitment to excellence, pushing the boundaries and transforming the patient experience, every day.

                        

We all have the power to help, heal and change lives — beginning with our own. That’s the power of the Cleveland Clinic Health System team, and The Power of Every One.

                                    

Job Title

Transporter Aide

                        

Location

Weston

                    

Facility

Florida Weston Hospital

                     

Department

Operating Room Acc-Weston Hospital

                      

Job Code

000640

                     

Shift

Nights

                       

Schedule

11:00pm-7:30am

                       

Job Summary

                         

Job Details

Join Cleveland Clinic Weston Hospital’s team of caregivers that remain on the leading edge of technology and education, all while consistently providing patient-centered healthcare. As part of Cleveland Clinic’s Florida region, Weston Hospital is recognized as one of the top hospitals in the Miami-Fort Lauderdale and Florida regions. Here, you will receive endless support and appreciation while building a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.     

 

As a Transporter Aide in this unit, you will assist fellow caregivers in ensuring patients have the critical attention and treatment they need. Under the direction of the Peri-Operative Nurse, you will help create a safe and sterile OR, maintain supply inventories, provide patient transport and monitor environmental equipment. This role plays an integral part in the overall organization and flow of the department. 

 

A caregiver in this position works nights, from 11:00pm—7:30am, 

 

A caregiver who excels in this role will:  

• Identify the surgical patient by checking ID Band and asking the Patient to state name before transport. 

• Report any significant changes in patient condition immediately. 

• Provide safe patient transfer. 

• Assure patients are warm and provide a safe environment upon entry to OR Department. 

• Provide nursing staff with patient charts and assist in OR record preparation. 

• Maintain active communication with Surgical Control Desk regarding any encountered patient delays. 

• Assist in lifting, moving and positioning surgical patients while following correct body mechanics protocols. 

• Assist the RN during surgical positioning, modes of anesthesia and surgical site prep. 

• Perform daily cleaning duties following policy and procedure, universal precautions. 

• Maintain strong hand washing technique between patient contacts and room cleaning. 

• Assist in terminal cleaning protocol of OR suites when directed. 

• Assure surgical equipment is moved to proper location after cleaning and surgical bed is replaced to LOCKED position. 

• Decontaminate equipment, stretchers and beds after use and prepare post-op beds and stretcher