Patient Transporter

Company: AdventHealth
Location: Daytona Beach
Posted on: January 23, 2023

Job Description:

DescriptionAll the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:

• Benefits from Day One
• Paid Days Off from Day One
• Student Loan Repayment Program
• Career Development
• Whole Person Wellbeing ResourcesOur promise to you:Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. Its about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind, and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.
  • Schedule: Part Time
  • Shift : Days - T/W/TH/F 09:00 - 19:30
  • The community you will be caring for: AdventHealth Daytona - 301 Memorial Medical Pkwy, Daytona Beach, FL 32117The role you will contribute:The Transporter performs patient transport duties for all areas of Nursing and Radiology, transferring patient to appropriate transport vehicle and transports patient to and from patient rooms. Coordinates and schedules transport as needed between patient floors and other departments in order to facilitate patient care. Monitors and coordinates with nursing regarding status of O2, IV, suction etc. Provides for patient comfort and safety during transport. Performs basic cleaning of wheelchairs and stretchers. Monitors O2 tanks and stocks as needed to ensure adequate supply for transport. Assists in patient transfer to and from bed or chair as needed.The value youll bring to the team:
    • Coordinates with radiology and nursing staff regarding patient transport.
    • Coordinates with CMU if patient is on telemetry.
    • Ensures proper method of transport by communicating as needed with nursing staff.
    • Utilizes safe lifting practices in transferring patient to appropriate transport method.
    • Moves patient to and from stretchers and wheelchairs, as needed.
    • Assist others in lifting and moving of patients.
    • Performs basic patient care duties, within scope of practice, ensuring patient comfort, safety and privacy.
    • Transports patients with O2, suction, IV, etc. as needed, monitoring status and reporting to nursing staff as needed.
    • Cleans and maintains department wheelchairs and stretchers, reporting any maintenance needs or safety hazards. Maintains department stock of O2 as needed for patient transport.
    • May be required to alternate shifts as needed for coverage.
    • May perform some clerical functions and report print/sorts and charting.
    • May assist patient into/out of transport vehicle in parking area.
    • Other duties as assigned and as required for completion of departmental functions.
    • Exhibits ICARE values and loving care in all interpersonal contacts. Establishes and maintains courteous, tactful and professional level of interpersonal skills necessary to deal effectively with customers and populations served, including:o Patientso Guestso Co-Workerso The publico Medical staffo External business associates
      • Demonstrates effective oral and written communication skills; maintains required level of confidentiality; interacts effectively with employees at all levels.
      • Conforms to all Adventist Health System and Florida Hospital Memorial Medical Center policies and procedures including but not limited to:o Mission/Vision/Values and Philosophyo Customer Service Pledgeo Corporate Complianceo Rules of Conduct as outlined in the Guidelines for Employees handbooko No Smokingo Dress Code
        • Establishes and maintains a history of regular attendance; makes appropriate use of PDO, and observes department call-in procedures for absence; establishes and maintains punctual work habits. Exhibits timely arrival and departure and dependable time habits including meal and other breaks.
        • Attends/participates in mandatory facility-wide and department training/meetings as required including but not limited to: department Huddles, annual education, safety training, Town Halls, etc. Is able to demonstrate and apply knowledge of fire, safety, security, disaster procedure regulations and National Patient Safety Goals as presented in orientation, outlined in safety manual, and as pertains to each work area.
        • Supports departmental and organizational Mission through:o Embracing and demonstrating a commitment to Sacred Worko Appropriate use of resourceso Providing assistance to team memberso Accepting work or schedule assignmentso Participating in process and performance improvement as required
          • Required to respond to emergency situations (i.e., disasters, hurricanes, etc.) by reporting to department and staying until the crisis is over or position is covered by incoming personnel. This is a mandatory requirement. Refusal to respond may result in termination.QualificationsThe expertise and experiences youll need to succeed:KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIRED:
            • Patient care and communications skills to work with patients from infant, childhood, adolescent, adult and geriatric age groups.EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
              • High school graduate or equivalent is required.
              • Six months customer service or equivalent is required.
              • Must be able to use computer for patient information and basic department clerical functions.EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE PREFERRED:
                • BLS required
                • CNA or other direct patient care experience preferred.This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.Category: TransportationOrganization: AdventHealth Daytona BeachSchedule: 1 - DayShift: AdventHealth Daytona BeachReq ID: 23001509We are an equal opportunity employer and do not tolerate discrimination based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, age or disability/handicap with respect to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion, wages, benefits and other terms and conditions of employment.

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