Transporter-Red Coat

Phoebe Putney Health SystemAlbany, GA
6dOnsite

About The Position

Transports patients, equipment, supplies and other items to and from all hospital departments. Drives Phoebe vehicle to transports drugs, x-rays and other items to outside facilities. Provides valet service for patients/guests.

Requirements

  • High School Diploma or GED (Required)

Nice To Haves

  • 1 - 2 years in a medical setting (Preferred)

Responsibilities

  • PATIENT/ITEM TRANSPORTS: Responds to dispatches to ensure patients/items are transported to appropriate location in a timely manner.
  • Assists patients/visitors entering, exiting and throughout the hospital.
  • Transports patient equipment/supplies/charts/specimens/blood to and from clinical departments.
  • Transports dirty equipment from nursing units to CSP.
  • Directs and/or escorts patients/guests..
  • Drives Phoebe vehicle to transport x-rays, blood, medicine, supplies and other items as needed to and from outside facilities.
  • PATIENT SAFETY: Ensures equipment is working properly and is clean for safety of patients.
  • Sanitizes wheelchairs and stretchers after each patient transport.
  • Identifies broken/unsafe equipment and takes out of service.
  • Follows hand hygiene protocol for all patient transports.
  • TRAFFIC CONTROL: Provide safety for patients/guests.
  • Monitors traffic in front of hospital to ensure safety of patients/guests entering/exiting facility.
  • PATIENT/GUEST SERVICES: Provides valet service for patient/guests to enhance customer service.
  • Offers valet parking for patients/guests meeting guidelines.
  • Communicates via radio for prompt response to patients/guests needs.
  • TECHNOLOGY AND EQUIPMENT USE: Demonstrates technical skill in using equipment appropriate for role.
  • Understands equipment operation.
  • Maintains equipment in working order.
  • Troubleshoots equipment problems.
  • Uses technology to increase productivity.
  • Adapts to new technology
  • Adheres to the hospital and departmental attendance and punctuality guidelines.
  • Performs all job responsibilities in alignment with the core values, mission and vision of the organization.
  • Performs other duties as required and completes all job functions as per departmental policies and procedures.
  • Maintains current knowledge in present areas of responsibility (i.e., self education, attends ongoing educational programs).
  • Attends staff meetings and completes mandatory in-services and requirements and competency evaluations on time.
  • Demonstrates competency at all levels in providing care to all patients based on age, sex, weight, and demonstrated needs.
  • For non-clinical areas, has attended training and demonstrates usage of age- specific customer service skills.
  • Wears protective clothing and equipment as appropriate.

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What This Job Offers

Job Type

Full-time

Career Level

Entry Level

Education Level

High school or GED

Number of Employees

501-1,000 employees

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