Patient Transporter

AtlantiCare•Galloway Township, NJ

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Patient Transporter promptly and safely transports patients to and from procedures, tests, and between units according to established policies, procedures, and time schedules. This position supports organizational goals by providing quality customer service, enhancing patient throughput and operational efficiency, participating in performance improvement efforts and demonstrating a commitment to teamwork and cooperation. This position: Understands and follows all policies and procedures. Determines patient identifiers, destination, mode of travel, time, and other relevant information. Directs or escorts incoming patients from the admitting office or reception area to designated locations and assists patients, whether ambulatory or non-ambulatory. Transports patients or deceased individuals, alone or with assistance, using beds, stretchers, gurneys, wheelchairs, or other equipment as needed. Helps maintain a safe working environment for all patients, visitors, and employees, promptly reporting unsafe conditions, accidents, or injuries to a supervisor. Participates in safety meetings, training sessions, and hazard assessments, and applies all applicable OSHA and local safety requirements to assigned work. Performs all duties in accordance with established safety procedures, regulations and policy, attends designated training programs, and carries out other responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required.
American Heart Association BLS required within 6 months of hire or transfer.
Minimum six months' experience preferred, within hospital patient care services.
Proficiency in Clinical Applications preferred at time of hire; incumbents within position will be trained appropriately and then skill will be required for this position within 30-60 days from date of hire.

Responsibilities

Transporting patients to and from procedures, tests, and between units
Following policies and procedures
Determining patient identifiers, destination, mode of travel, and time
Directing or escorting patients to designated locations
Assisting patients, whether ambulatory or non-ambulatory
Transporting patients or deceased individuals using beds, stretchers, gurneys, wheelchairs, or other equipment
Maintaining a safe working environment
Reporting unsafe conditions, accidents, or injuries
Participating in safety meetings, training sessions, and hazard assessments
Applying all applicable OSHA and local safety requirements
Performing duties in accordance with safety procedures, regulations, and policy
Attending designated training programs
Carrying out other responsibilities as assigned