Transporter I - Hunterdon Healthcare : Job Details

Provides safe and efficient transport for assigned patients and patient related items throughout the hospital in a courteous and professional manner thus enhancing patient satisfaction. Primary Position Responsibilities 1. Transports patients and patient related items as dispatched in a safe and efficient manner following the protocols established by the hospital and its departments. 2. Keeps the Dispatcher informed of transport delays in the event a reassignment is necessary in order to maintain an efficient workflow throughout the department. 3. Ensures the transport of a patient is accompanied by an SBAR and reviews the SBAR for transport specific information (e.g. O 2, aspiration risk, fall risk, etc.) 4. Follows Infection Prevention protocols by washing in/washing out as appropriate (i.e. alcohol or soap/water), as well as properly disinfecting, cleaning and storing equipment at the completion of a transport. 5. Verifies patient ID utilizing two patient identifiers one of which is...Transport, Dispatcher, Equipment Repair, Healthcare, Transportation, Patient