Patient Transporter - The Cleveland Clinic : Job Details

Transports patients to and from clinical, ancillary and support areas via wheelchair, stretcher or beds as requested, including patients with oxygen tanks, intravenous pumps, drips and special equipment. Transfers patients to or from beds, wheelchairs or stretchers, with assistance. Transports patients during discharge to hospital lobby and opens doors. Ensures proper oxygen levels in tanks before transporting patient. Approaches and offers assistance to patients and visitors in the hospital environment. Communicates to nursing personnel, clinicians, technicians or reception regarding patient's arrival and departure. Verifies and confirms standard precautions and correct patient identification by comparing information from pager and patient wristband to obtain correct medical chart and verify proper mode of transportation. Disinfects and maintains equipment throughout the hospital. Performs environmental and safety checks then documents findings. Identifies malfunctioning ambulatory eq...Patient, Transport, Equipment, Healthcare, Hospital