Durham, North Carolina
Orlando, Florida
Posted: 03-Nov-24
Location: Alamogordo, New Mexico
Categories:
Internal Number: CLINI002977
? Transports patient to/from patient rooms, diagnostic/therapeutic areas, lobbies, as dispatched in a timely manner.
? Check patient ID bands to verify identification.
? Follows all policies, procedures and safety guidelines.
? Provides wheelchair, stretcher, and luggage assistance, as requested.
? Assists nursing personnel in transferring patients between bed and transport equipment.
? Properly connects and disconnects portable oxygen and sets regulators.
? Maintains adequate supply of wheelchairs in lobbies and equipment rooms.
? Operates equipment in a safe manner.
? Stores oxygen tanks in approved holders.
? Documents assignments neatly and completely on the patient transportation trio log and turns them in at the end of each shift.
? Properly disposes of soiled linen left on equipment. Disinfects equipment after transporting isolation patients or when equipment is contaminated.
? Performs dispatching duties on an as needed basis.
? Follows all safety rules while on the job. Reports accidents promptly and corrects minor safety hazards.
? Able to report deficiencies and concerns to on-shift supervisor or assigned RN to the patient.
? Meets and complies with Infection Control standards and precautions, HIPAA regulations, and maintains strict confidentiality of patient information.
? Notifies Employee Health nurse of potential employee infection (ie. elevated temperature, cough, shortness of breath).
? Follows facility guidelines for patient visitation; contacts unit director when questions regarding visitation occur.
Requirements
Education
Required:
High School
Licenses & Certifications
Preferred:
C-BLS