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Pipeline Health System, LLC Patient Transporter - Radiology Full Time 8-Hour Day Shift in United States
Patient Transporter - Radiology Full Time 8-Hour Day Shift
JOB SUMMARY:
This non-licensed patient care services team member is skilled in transporting patients safely and comfortably and participating in the hospital's infection prevention program. They also maintain clean transportation equipment and report faulty equipment to the appropriate personnel. Actively and consistently contributes to department operations and communications, behaves in a manner consistent with the mission, vision, and values of Pipeline Health, upholding standards of AIDET (Acknowledge, Introduce, Duration, Explanation, Thank you) patient communication.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Transport patients safely and comfortably according to hospital policies and procedures.
Participate in the hospital's infection prevention program.
Maintain clean transportation equipment in safe working order and report faulty equipment to the appropriate personnel.
Fulfill other job duties as requested within the scope of the position and hospital policies and procedures.
Maintain current competencies.
Uses clear, concise, professional communication with coworkers, patients, all customers internal and external.
Uses AIDET in interactions with patients and family members. Utilizes white boards for patient communication.
Collaborates across disciplines to assist in coordination of patient care, including but not limited to patient transfer, discharge, referrals, and spiritual/psychosocial support needs.
Acts with a sense of urgency when performing tasks.
Basic unit/department maintenance such as keeping files, drawers, cabinets free from unnecessary clutter.
Reports on any equipment and or environmental issues for repair.
Abides by HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) regulations.
Utilizes SBAR (Situation, Background, Assessment, Recommendation) when communicating with oncoming shift, physician communication and giving report to ancillary or other nursing services.
Speaks up to stop the line and escalates potential safety events if necessary.
Completes and attends monthly training assigned.
May float to other areas of the hospital as needed.
Other duties as assigned.
EXPERIENCE:
At least one (1) year of experience in an acute care setting, preferred.
Adaptable to changing work schedules and patient needs.
Critical thinking, service excellence and good interpersonal communication skills, ability to read/comprehend written instructions, strong organizational skills, ability to follow verbal instructions, and PC (computer) skills.
A capacity to learn, synthesize, make critical judgments, work independently, place patients and families first, and collaborate with the team members who are recognized leaders within health care.
LICENSURE/CERTIFICATIONS:
Basic Life Support (BLS) from American Heart Association (AHA), required.
AB508 Workplace Violence Prevention (4 hour) due within 30 days.
OR
Management of Assaultive Behavior (MAB 1 or MAB 2), Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) or other certification covering AB508 and SB1299.