Work Shift:
Day (United States of America)
Capital Health is the region's leader in providing progressive, quality patient care with significant investments in our exceptional physicians, nurses and staff, as well as advance technology. Capital Health is a five-time Magnet-Recognized health system for nursing excellence and is comprised of 2 hospitals. Capital Health Medical Group is made up of more than 250 physicians and other providers who offer primary and specialty care, as well as hospital-based services, to patients throughout the region.
Position Overview:
SUMMARY (BASIC PURPOSE OF THE JOB)
Transports patients safely and efficiently throughout facility. Participates in department performance improvement activities. Adapts willingly to changing departmental demands and effectively executes new and unexpected tasks.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Education: High school diploma or equivalent required.
Experience: No previous experience required.
Other Credentials: AHA Heartsaver AED
Knowledge and Skills:
Special Training: No previous training required.
Mental, Behavioral and Emotional Abilities:
Usual Work Day: 8 Hours
REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS
Does this position formally supervise employees? No
If set to YES, then this position has the authority (delegated) to hire, terminate, discipline, promote or effectively recommend such to manager.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Verifies transport information from escort dispatcher to effectively plan route and keeps log of travel activities.
- Transports patients as requested in a timely fashion.
- Identifies patient by checking identity information and medical charts to ensure patient has been brought to correct area of hospital.
- Communicates effectively to patient purpose and method of transfer using transfer equipment.
- Utilizes proper transfer techniques to ensure patient safety following CH guidelines and procedures.
- Transfers medication in tampered-proof bag when applicable.
- Self-tests transport equipment to ensure safe handling and proper function. Removes faulty or defective equipment from service.
- Communicates and expediently notifies dispatching unit of any delays in transport, damaged equipment, or patient problems and concerns.
- Identifies where and how escort function can be improved and makes recommendations for change.
- Performs additional duties as assigned.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT
Frequent physical demands include: Bending , Reaching forward
Occasional physical demands include: Sitting , Climbing (e.g., stairs or ladders) , Carry objects , Twisting , Wrist position deviation
Continuous physical demands include: Standing , Walking , Push/Pull
Lifting Floor to Waist 35 lbs. Lifting Waist Level and Above 25 lbs.
Sensory Requirements include: Accurate Near Vision, Accurate Far Vision, Color Discrimination, Minimal Depth Perception, Accurate Hearing
Anticipated Occupational Exposure Risks Include the following: Bloodborne Pathogens , Chemical , Airborne Communicable Disease , Uneven Surfaces or Elevations , Extreme Noise Levels , Dust/Particulate Matter
Offers are contingent upon successful completion of our onboarding process and pre-employment physical. Capital Health will require all applicants to have an annual flu vaccine prior to start date, with the exception of individuals with medical and religious exemptions.
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