Mary Washington Healthcare
Patient Transporter - PRN - Nights (1900-0730)
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Job Summary:
The Centralized Transporter transports patients to and from all departments and monitors patients for comfort and safety. The Centralized Transporter also performs non-clinical clerical, maintenance, and patient-related tasks to assist in providing quality patient care.
Essential Functions & Responsibilities:
- Transports patients safely and effectively by wheelchair, stretcher, or bed using side rails, safety straps, and locks as appropriate. Exercises caution with regards to IV lines, pumps, monitors, oxygen tanks, and other medical devices. Transports specimens and equipment as assigned.
- Maintains constant awareness of isolation precautions and adheres to protective requirements. Observes standard precautions at all times.
- Observes/monitors patients for comfort, safety, mental and physical status at arrival and during transporting at facility (may include, but not limited to; arrival, stay, and discharge from facility).
- Recognizes equipment or patient problems and brings to attention of nurse, technologist, physician, or supervisor as appropriate.
- Brings patients’ charts and other essential papers/records with patients. Confirms orders and/or trip request and reviews patient status with unit staff prior to removing patient from unit. Relays critical information to staff upon entry or return to department.
- Performs patient-related clerical, maintenance, and non-clinical direct care activities including assisting, transporting, preparing, and observing patients.
- Monitors and maintains an adequate inventory of supplies and materials on stretchers, wheelchairs, and other modes of transport, which may include portable oxygen, to ensure their continued availability and non-interruption of services.
- Cleans and reports or arranges routine repairs and maintenance on transportation equipment.
- Follows priorities as set per the transport tracking software or transport dispatcher, as assigned.
- Performs other duties as assigned within scope of position after verification with department leadership.
- Performs essential functions and responsibilities of the role at Mary Washington Hospital and Stafford Hospital locations, as scheduled.
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Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- BLS certification required.
- Previous experience in a patient care setting preferred.
MWHC will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, and veteran or disability status (EOE). We are also committed to equitable and transparent compensation practices and comply with all applicable pay transparency and pay equity laws.
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Physical Requirements:
- Constant (67-100% of workday) walking, standing, use of arms and hands; frequent (34-66% of workday) bending, stooping, kneeling, and squatting; ability to lift 35 lbs.; ability to push and pull 20 lbs.; auditory and visual skills to include color determination; ability to work in confined spaces; ability to reach above/overhead.
Mental Requirements:
- Possesses critical thinking and analytical skills. Ability to multi-task. Ability to communicate effectively and collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team. Capacity to cope with difficult situations. Ability to tolerate irregular hours including evenings, nights, and weekends.
Environmental Requirements and Exposure Hazards:
- Potential risk of exposure to radiation and toxic chemicals. Potential for exposure to bloodborne pathogens; must be able to wear appropriate personal protective equipment.
Clinical positions in Mary Washington Home Health and/or Hospice must also meet driving requirements.
“It is the policy of Mary Washington Healthcare to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with a disability who are applicants for employment or Associates.”
Compensation Pay Range:
$17.00 - $17.00
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