Transporter | Patient Transport | PRN | Variable at UF Health

St. Augustine, Florida, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

01 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

31 Jan, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Patient Transportation, Wheelchair Use, Stretcher Use, Patient Care, Oxygen Tank Knowledge, IV Pump Knowledge, Proper Lifting Techniques, Communication Skills, Patient Identification, Cleaning Equipment, Coordination Skills, Workflow Management, Psychosocial Care, Safety Awareness, Body Mechanics, Customer Service

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Overview The Transporter provides safe, timely, and courteous transportation for patients to and from designated areas of the hospital. Responsibilities Provides efficient transportation for patients both to and from requesting service areas. Uses wheelchairs, stretchers, beds in an appropriate fashion. Assists patient in and out of wheelchair and stretchers using proper wheel locking procedures. Cleans wheelchairs and stretchers and reports needed repairs to supervisor. Reports to the primary nurse for all transfers in/out of unit and replaces chart or other paper work in appropriate manner. Informs nursing staff that patient has been returned to room before leaving unit. Demonstrates knowledge of oxygen tank use/storage and IV pumps/poles. Uses proper lifting techniques as demonstrated in annual body mechanics in-service. Respectfully transports expired patients to morgue. Coordinates the selection and use of supplies, minor equipment, X-Rays, reports, and files between departmental units as needed. Coordinates schedules of equipment and personnel and maintains an efficient workflow. Provides care based on knowledge of physical, psychosocial, educational, safety and related criteria appropriate to the age of the patients served in assigned area (pediatric, adult, geriatric). Establishes eye contact with patients, smiles, initiates appropriate conversation. Always confirms patient identity by armband check. Qualifications Education / Training High School Diploma/Equivalent Experience Requirements 0 - 1 year Hands-on Patient Care/Transportation Preferences: Medical background. Certificates/Licenses/Registration Basic Life Support (BLS) NAPPI Certification Additional Information: BLS, provided by American Heart Association (AHA), required within 30 days of hire. Completion of NAPPI training (Non-Abusive Psychological & Physical Intervention) within 90 days of employment; annual recertification will be required thereafter.

Responsibilities

The Transporter provides safe and timely transportation for patients within the hospital. Responsibilities include assisting patients with mobility devices, cleaning equipment, and coordinating with nursing staff.