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Patient Transporter - St. Joseph Warren Hospital (PRN)This is a PRN "As Needed" PositionSummary of Primary Function/General Purpose of PositionTransports patients from their room throughout hospital as needed to ancillary departments; adheres to schedules and notifies departments of schedule changes in a timely manner. Transports patients in a safe and efficient manner including use of AIDET.Essential Job FunctionsTransports patients and patient related items to and from various hospital locations to ancillary departments utilizing appropriate resources to ensure safe patient transport. Ensures patient is covered for comfort and/or privacy. Stays with patient at all times. Gives Hand-off communication to the receiving nurse. Verifies patient information using two forms of verification and makes sure the patient has proper identification bracelet. Notifies appropriate department within five minutes of patient delay for scheduled procedure or therapy sessions. Maintains daily transportation logs which includes departure and arrival times, name of patient, and/or equipment transported. May provide life saving care during emergency codes.Monitors and inspects patient care equipment prior to and during transports. Cleans and maintains hospital transport equipment/wheel chairs and uses hospital monitor program to monitor transport as per schedule and disinfects surfaces between transports. Reviews equipment/orientation checklist at least annually to ensure competent use of equipment.Employment QualificationsEducation QualificationsHigh School Diploma or GED, preferredLicensure/Certification Required:BLS Basic Life Support, American Heart Association (preferred at hire, required prior to independent patient care at BSMH)Minimum QualificationsOther Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred:Healthcare and/or transport experience preferredMercy Health is an equal opportunity employer.As a Mercy Health associate, you're part of a Mission that matters. We support your well-being – personally and professionally. Our benefits are built to grow with you and meet your unique needs, every step of the way.What we offer• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)• Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HAS/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts• Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders• Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education supportBenefits may vary based on the market and employment status.
Worksite address
warren, OH, 44484, US
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