Lead Transporter Days Casual

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare

Job Location:

Cowley County, KS - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 3 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

The Lead Transporter reflects the mission vision and values of NM adheres to the organizations Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program and complies with all relevant policies procedures guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.

THIS IS A CASUAL POSIITON MEANING THAT THE HOURS ARE NOT GUARANTEED PER WEEK. NO BENEFITS.

MUST BE AVAILABLE TO WORK DAYS AND ON WEEKENDS.

See what are staff is saying about working in this department and at Northwestern Medicine! position is responsible for the safe and efficient transport of our patients and visitors to and from inpatient and outpatient areas.

This position is responsible for providing real-time leadership to transporters when needed. This is in the form of:
Assistance with nursing when Supervisors/Manager is not available
Patient lift assistance
Coaching correct departmental procedures
Orientation training and mentoring

Responsibilities:

Transports patients and visitors safely while using appropriate equipment lift techniques and departmental safety measures. Adheres to all PPE procedures and follows established infection control and isolation guidelines.
Effectively communicates necessary patient information to Nursing departments and all testing departments.
Has knowledge of the Fall Prevention policies within the hospital and understands when assistance for patient transfers or moves is required.
Completes patient transport within the set standards of the department.
Has knowledge of centralized equipment and the procedures in picking up dirty equipment cleaning the equipment per set standards and delivering equipment to the requester.
Has knowledge of how to correctly utilize iPods for assignments. Has a clear understanding of information being sent through the THM system. Performs accurate and timely documentation of patient movement when leaving and returning patients to their destination.
Has knowledge of how to correctly disconnect oxygen position nasal canula and set portable oxygen tanks to set levels.
Provides orientation training and competency sign-off to all new Patient Transporters
Assists in overseeing daily huddles and in-services.
Uses proper scripting when communicating with our patients and visitors.
Influences others and demonstrates a high level of effort to complete tasks and get the work done.
Assists with implementing and supporting policies standards and programs in the Patient Transport Department. Actively participates in performance improvement and continuous quality improvement activities.
Is an active Transfer Mobility Coach and attends quarterly meetings and brings information back to team
Has knowledge of the transporters daily responsibilities and can give directions to the transport staff in the absence of the Supervisors/Manager
Provides feedback or guidance in the absence of the Supervisors/Manager
Uses effective service recovery to solve problems or service breakdowns in the absence of the Supervisors/Manager.
Works independently with minimal supervision.
Anticipates potential problems or issues and proactively addresses.

Qualifications :
Required:
High school diploma or equivalent
BLS certified within 3 months of hire.
Minimum of 1 year patient transportation experience
Customer Service Skills
Excellent communication skills
Problem Solving Skills
Preferred:
Prior supervisory experience in any field

Additional Information :

Northwestern Medicine is an equal opportunity employer (disability VETS) and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age sex race color religion national origin gender identity veteran status disability sexual orientation or any other protected status.

Background Check

Northwestern Medicine conducts a background check that includes criminal history on newly hired team members and at times internal transfers. If you are offered a position with us you will be required to complete an authorization and disclosure form that gives Northwestern Medicine permission to run the background check. Results are evaluated on a case-by-case basis and we follow all local state and federal laws including the Illinois Health Care Worker Background Check Act.

Artificial Intelligence Disclosure

Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position however all employment decisions will be made by a person.

Benefits

We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical emotional and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events. Please visit our Benefits section to learn more.

Sign-on Bonus Eligibility (if sign-on bonus offered for position): Internal employees and rehires who left Northwestern Medicine within 1 year are not eligible for the sign on bonus. Exception: New graduate internal employees seeking their first licensed clinical position at NM may be eligible depending upon the job family.

Remote Work :

Employment Type :

Part-time

The Lead Transporter reflects the mission vision and values of NM adheres to the organizations Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program and complies with all relevant policies procedures guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards. THIS IS A CASUAL POSIITON MEANING THAT TH...

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