Patient Transporter/LGMC Patient Transport/Part Time

Company: Lafayette General Health
Location: Lafayette
Posted on: October 17, 2020

Job Description:

Location: LGMC Employment Status:--PT SUMMARY:-- The Patient Transporter isresponsible for the safe handling/distribution/transportation of patients. Mustbe conscientious with regard to procedures and capable of working underpressure and interacting professionally with other departments within thehospitalMAJOR DUITES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:--- -------- Maintains a smooth trafficflow, by escorting patients to and from their destination.--- -------- Assist with patient discharges throughout the day as needed --- -------- Assist patient/visitors that arrive at facility entry pointgetting in & out of vehicles, with wayfinding and with equipment if needed.--- -------- Ensure smooth traffic flow of vehicles through ER, BRACC andMain Entrance--- -------- Assist to enforce parking policy at all entrances to ensureavailability for patients and guests.--- -------- Transports patients in a professional, safe, prompt, andefficient manner. --- -------- Follows department procedure for staff notification whenstarting and completing transport jobs. ---------------------Enters delay codes into the Patient Tracking system promptly andaccurately. Calls supervisor with unresolved issues. ----- -- -- -- ----Assures the patient is properlydraped for the trip. -----------------------Assures that all IV solutions,drainage tubing and related apparatus is secure for the trip. --- -------- Assists patients with transfer using proper body mechanics. --- -------- Ensures all information is accurate in Capacity Managementhandheld. --- -------- Delivers patient to destination by most direct and safest route.--- -------- Uses the patient tracking handheld system properly to receiveand complete assignments. --- -------- Responsible for transport of patients to the LGMC Morgue. --- -------- Locates and stores transport equipment properly. --- -------- Ensure work orders are completed for unsafe transport equipmentand that equipment is tagged until repaired. --- -------- Gives clear and concise directions to family members andvisitors who may be trying to locate a particular department --- -------- Maintains professional conduct; is polite and cordial topatients, visitors, coworkers-workers, and other hospital staff. --- -------- Attends departmental meetings and in-service education. --- -------- Demonstrates complete knowledge of infection control anduniversal precautions, actively supports and promotes strict adherence to thepolicies and procedures as outlined in the department manuals. --- -------- Assists in the orientation of new employees to each workassignment area and total department operation. --- -------- Ensures that supplies are maintained according to establishedguidelines and monitors usage to determine need for a change in establishedlevels. --- -------- When requested is willing to adjust personal schedule in orderto complete workload in view of increased patient activity, staffing reductionor in preparation for special events or inspection. --- -------- Accepts other duties within their scope of training not coveredin the job description when necessary. --APTITUDES:A.---------------------- Exceptionalcommunication and interpersonal skills resulting in effective Communication andcustomer relations with LGH Staff and outside associates. B. -------------------- Teamoriented individual allowing for effective collaboration with department's teammembers and other system staff members. C. -------------------- Teachingskills enabling the dissemination of information and techniques to fellow teammembers. ACCOUNTABILITY:A. -------------------- Practicescost effectiveness in each job-related activity and decision. B. -------------------- Participatesin staff meetings, in-services, and committees. C. -------------------- Demonstratesa proactive approach to change / projects to improve the ------------------------------ Workenvironment. D. -------------------- Maintainspatient and employee confidentiality. E. -------------------- Supportsthe goals and missions of LGH. F. -------------------- Adheresto the policies and procedures of LGH. --EDUCATION/TRAINING/EXPERIENCE:A. -------------------- High School Graduate or Equivalentrequired. B. -------------------- Experience in patient transportpreferred. C. -------------------- Typing skills and ability to work incomputer systems preferred. D.---------------------- Experience in hospital setting aplus. E. -------------------- C.P.R. certification must be obtainedin 30 days. F. -------------------- Restraints certification must beobtained in 30 days. EQUIPMENT OPERATED: -------------------Computer -------------------Patient Trackinghandheld devicePHYSICALDEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS: -------------------Medium Work as defined by the U.S. Department of Laborconstitutes a maximum lift of 21-50 pounds on occasion and/or a maximum lift of11-25 pounds on a frequent basis -------------------May be required to assist in the turning, lifting, ormoving patients as well as walking about from patients' rooms, as well as toand from various hospital areasQualification Requirements:To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.-- Must comply with all SERVICE Standards of Behavior

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