Transporter | Post Anesthesia Care Unit | PRN | Days at UF Health

St. Augustine, Florida, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

15 Aug, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

17 May, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Patient Transportation, Patient Care, Wheelchair Operation, Stretcher Operation, Body Mechanics, Patient Identification, Oxygen Tank Handling, IV Pump Handling, Basic Life Support, Patient Safety

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Overview This is a PRN (as needed) position. Hours worked could be anywhere from Monday - Friday 8am to 8:30pm. 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 is responsible for the safe and timely movement of patients between various hospital departments using wheelchairs, stretchers, and beds. They must coordinate with nursing staff and maintain equipment cleanliness and functionality.