Clinical Transport Tech II

Carilion Clinic•Roanoke, VA

14d•Onsite

About The Position

The Clinical Transporter II coordinates the monitoring transport patient flow throughout CMC. Transports patients independently monitoring the patients condition en route and during procedures. Monitor and interprets EKG rhythms. Utilizes transportation algorithm to determine appropriate follow-up for emergent and /or urgent patient needs. The Clinical Transporter II Plans, directs and coordinates daily workflow in department. In addition, priorities and coordinates in-conjunction with the manager of radiology and multiple other departments to manage monitored patient flow. Maintains awareness of overall monitoring department functions and status of all patients en route, during procedure, and in the Monitoring Transition area. Determines patient prioritization in flow. Identifies and coordinates various staff needed to support patient in transport. Adapts to fluctuation in work demands by adjusting staff scheduling based on projected patient flow. Makes recommendations to management based on identified trends. Inputs, maintains, and updates monitoring transport database. Prepares routine and non-routine special reports including gathering and summarizing data. Coordinates orientation process for new staff. Completes appropriate documentation and feedback in conjunction with leadership to orientee. Reviews patients charts for monitoring/procedure order verification. Request changes as needed in conjunction with RN. Documents database and patient information accurately and in a timely manner. Reports changes in EKG rhythms and patient status to licensed staff and or physician. Receives and screens in coming requests via phone and other wireless technology. Delegates triage call to appropriate skill set. Collaborates with the RN, physician, and other clinicians to meet the needs of the patient who requires transportation between area of care within the hospital. Continuously observes EKG monitors and patient status. Maintain 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. Makes decisions based on confidential information. May assign and reviews work of others. Provides guidance, direction and maintenance of workflow.

Requirements

Education: High school diploma or equivalent required. Advanced-monitoring education successfully completed as directed by the department.
Experience: One year of direct patient care and monitoring experience required.
Life Support: AHA BLS-HCP required.
Other Minimum Qualifications: Effective interpersonal, communication and teamwork skills required. Basic Computer skills & knowledge of Microsoft office. Must demonstrate thorough and complete documentation skills. Must be knowledgeable of patient’s rights and respects the rights of the patient to include accepting or refusing medical care. Ability to work independently and adapt to fluctuation in work demands. Work involves application of basic knowledge and advanced skills or patient care. Duties may be complex and non-routine. Resolves most issues and problems, but refers the most complex issues and problems to supervisor. Under general supervision. Impact of the work is limited to department or service line.

Responsibilities

Coordinates the monitoring transport patient flow
Transports patients independently monitoring the patients condition en route and during procedures
Monitor and interprets EKG rhythms
Utilizes transportation algorithm to determine appropriate follow-up for emergent and /or urgent patient needs
Plans, directs and coordinates daily workflow in department
Priorities and coordinates in-conjunction with the manager of radiology and multiple other departments to manage monitored patient flow
Maintains awareness of overall monitoring department functions and status of all patients en route, during procedure, and in the Monitoring Transition area
Determines patient prioritization in flow
Identifies and coordinates various staff needed to support patient in transport
Adapts to fluctuation in work demands by adjusting staff scheduling based on projected patient flow
Makes recommendations to management based on identified trends
Inputs, maintains, and updates monitoring transport database
Prepares routine and non-routine special reports including gathering and summarizing data
Coordinates orientation process for new staff
Completes appropriate documentation and feedback in conjunction with leadership to orientee
Reviews patients charts for monitoring/procedure order verification
Request changes as needed in conjunction with RN
Documents database and patient information accurately and in a timely manner
Reports changes in EKG rhythms and patient status to licensed staff and or physician
Receives and screens in coming requests via phone and other wireless technology
Delegates triage call to appropriate skill set
Collaborates with the RN, physician, and other clinicians to meet the needs of the patient who requires transportation between area of care within the hospital
Continuously observes EKG monitors and patient status
Maintain 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
Makes decisions based on confidential information
May assign and reviews work of others
Provides guidance, direction and maintenance of workflow