Radiology Support Staff - Transporter - PRN

To safely transport patients to and from Radiology by following all safety protocols/processes. To ensure the safe and timely transportation of patients to and from the Radiology Department.

Position Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• BLS is required within 90 days of hire.
• None required. Will train.
• On job training, safe techniques for handling stretchers, wheelchairs, and I.V. poles. Ability to use oxygen tanks for transporting patients. Maintains CPR certification.
• Hospital setting, patient testing areas
• Efficient oral and written communication
• Prolonged standing, walking, bending, stooping and lifting (50lbs)
• Ability to transport patients in wheelchairs or stretcher up to 250 lbs. dependently and independently
• Exercises good judgment

Key Results

• Checks all request for patient care information. (method of transport, oxygen use, other special instructions)
• Communicates special instruction to technologist(s), such as "Caution Falls Precaution"
• Logs all patients in and out from floor.
• Notifies monitor tech in CCU of patient location when leaving the floor and upon return to floor.
• Properly identifies patients before transporting them.
• Consistently evaluates patient's comfort and pain level before leaving patient in hall.
• Consistently brings patient chart to department for review by technologist/radiologist.
• Regularly cleans wheelchairs and stretchers with disinfectant.
• Strives to maintain the dignity of each patient by ensuring that they are covered at all times during transport.
• Consistently makes sure that we have the proper amount of O2 tanks in our designated area.
• Understands the importance of communicating with nursing floor with IV pump issues.
• Willing to alter schedule and work different shifts to help with coverage.