The Clinical Transporter I
Transports non-monitored patients (via wheelchair bed stretcher transport chair transcart and other transportation devices) specimens charts films and equipment to and from designated areas within the hospital.
Provoides quality patient care and service.
Completes transport calls (responds to arrives at completed within expected time for transportation department) in a customer friendly manner.
Collaborates with the RN physician and other clinicians to meet the transportation needs of the patient.
Completes documentation and reports changes in patient status to licensed staff.
Receives and screens in coming requests via phone and other wireless technology.
Assists with new staff department orientation.
Maintains a safe comfortable and therapeutic environment for patients and families in accordance with hospital standards.
Contributes to Carilion Clinics performance improvement activities. Actively participates in obtaining desired service line/ departmental operational excellence targets and scorecard goals.
Maintains oxygen and wheelchairs stretchers transport-chairs transcarts etc.
Cross-trains and understands needs of other departments or services.
Education: High School diploma or equivalent education required.
Experience: none
Other Minimum Qualifications: Effective interpersonal communication and teamwork skills required. Demonstrates excellent telephone etiquette and interpersonal skills. Utilizes proper body mechanics. Must have knowledgeable of patients rights and respects the rights of the patient to include accepting or refusing medical care. Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment that can be stressful with frequent interruptions and requires prioritization changes and problem-solving skills.
This job description is only meant to be a representative summary of the major responsibilities and accountabilities performed by the incumbents of this job. The incumbents may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those stated in this description.
Recruiter:
DEIDRE WILKESRecruiter Email:
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