Transporter

Transports patients to and from various units as directed, safely and comfortably. Picks up and delivers materials and/or equipment as needed.

Job Responsibilities:

1. Transports patients in wheel chairs or on stretchers to and from various units as directed.

• Responds to page promptly.
• Uses proper body mechanics during transfer and transport.
• Transports patients using wheelchairs or stretchers, as directed.
• Notifies staff upon arrival of patients.
• Reports any changes of patient's condition during transport to charge nurse.
• Ensures proper height is kept on I.V. set-up when transporting patient.

2. Promotes and maintains cleanliness and effective functioning of transport equipment.

• Reports defective wheelchairs and stretchers to Supervisor.
• Cleans transportation equipment.

3. Picks up and delivers materials as directed within the Hospital promptly and accurately.

4. Performs related duties as required.

*ADA Essential Functions

Job Requirements:

• High School Diploma or equivalent, required.
• One (1) year experience in a medical setting, preferred.
• Good communication skills-fluent in English.
• Physical demand are constant walking, standing, stooping, bending, turning, lifting; Frequent stretching, pulling, pushing; Occasional sitting.