Patient Transport (Per Diem)

SBH Health System
Bronx, NY
$25,49 an hour
Part-time

Job Description

The Transporter will provide transport services to patients throughout the hospital. Assists in the transferring of patients from their beds onto stretchers or wheelchairs, and vice-versa.

Verifies patient identification to ensure that correct patient is being transported. Transports all patients to the exact destination, on a timely basis, as instructed by the dispatcher.

Maintains a professional appearance; wears identification badge at all times while on the SBH Campus.

Greets patient in a polite manner. Displays kindness to all patients. Assists in the transferring of patients from their beds onto stretchers or wheelchairs, and vice-versa.

Assists patients who may be ambulatory to the area that they are being taken. Walks along the side of the patient when escorting ambulatory patients.

Verifies patient identification to ensure that correct patient is being transported. Pushes stretchers and wheelchairs at a pace that is safe for the patient and others.

Confirms ticket to ride is available and complete. Secures patient and any accompanying equipment appropriate for transport.

Transports all patients to the exact destination, on a timely basis, as instructed by the dispatcher. Notifies person(s) receiving the patient of his / her arrival.

Notifies the dispatcher in the event that there are any problems when picking up or delivering a patient(s). Utilizes the Patient Tracking Software / program via beeper and telephone system.

Utilizes delay codes appropriately. Verifies location to which patient must be transported and necessary medical equipment which must accompany the patient.

Performs Sixty-Second Safety Inspection and cleans transportation equipment prior to using stretchers or wheelchairs. Denotes on their log sheet that this process has been completed for each transport.

Ensures each patient has identification band and ticket to ride prior to performing any transport.

Demonstrates reliability by maintaining a good attendance / punctuality record. Adheres to departmental guidelines regarding use of and proper notification in connection with time off.

Adheres to Employee Health requirements for an annual health assessment, including TB screening and proof of all required immunizations.

Maintains a professional appearance, wears identification badge at all times while at the Medical Center.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications :

HS Diploma / GED, College Credits or degree preferred, Conti

  • Good body mechanics
  • Good communication skills - written and oral
  • Demonstrated customer service skills
  • Healthcare experience 1 year (preferred)
  • Patient Transport : 1 year (Preferred)

Union Position

Non-Union

Regular or Temporary

Regular

Salary Type (FLSA)

Non-Exempt

Salary Range

$25.4911 (pe

Position Type

Part-time

Position Number

KA411029

Home Department

Central Transport & Messenger

Shift

30+ days ago
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