Transporter-Full Time-Variable

Facility
Cape Fear Valley Medical Center
Location
Fayetteville, North Carolina
Department
Patient Transportation
Job Family
Service
Work Shift
Variable (United States of America)
Summary
Accurately and efficiently transport patients, wheelchairs, stretchers and traction equipment to and from the nursing units and ancillary departments. Use transport equipment correctly ensuring safety measures are adhered to. Cleans, repairs and maintains equipment for operability. Support the philosophy of nursing to provide better patient care.Major Job Functions
The following is a summary of the major essential functions of this job. The incumbent may perform other duties, both major and minor, that are not mentioned below. In addition, specific functions may change from time to time:
Transport patients with appropriate and approved devices safely and in a timely manner
Observe patients for any changes in condition and report these promptly to shift supervisor and appropriate nursing staff
Demonstrate correct techniques in handling patient tubes, IV’s and other patient equipment
Demonstrate proper procedure for transporting patients
Utilize proper body mechanics to discharge, transfer and position patients during transport
Identify transportation equipment in need of repair and follow appropriate steps to repair equipment for safe use
Use Rover device properly with EPIC Transport Command Center
Other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications
The following qualifications, or equivalents, are the minimum requirements necessary to perform the essential functions of this job:
Education and Formal Training:
High school diploma or equivalent required
Work Experience:
1 year experience in patient transportation services and prior hospital experience preferred
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:
Proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking the English language
Ability to meet and maintain requirements of a healthcare transporter
Ability to meet requirements for CPR for Healthcare Provider, Nonviolent Crises Intervention (NCI) training and Restraints, Seclusion and Safety devices
Ability to identify, understand and regulate flow meter on E-Cylinder
Ability to display exemplary customer service skills
Good problem solving skills, organizational skills, flexibility
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to quickly assess situations and respond promptly and appropriately
Ability to care for pediatric, adolescent, adult, bariatric, and geriatric patients
Demonstrated competency with respect to the age specific physiological, developmental and spiritual needs of the patients typically served
Physical Requirements:
Ability to discharge/transfer patients and maneuver wheelchairs and stretchers with patients, including postmortem transport
Ability to manipulate and monitor transport equipment, which often accompanies patients
Ability to assume awkward positions
Ability to move within assigned areas and throughout the medical center and detached buildings as necessary
May require moderate to heavy lifting
Ability to stand, walk and/or bend for prolonged periods of time
Speech, visual and auditory acuity is essential for communication
Position may involve skin, eye, mucous membrane, or parenteral contact with blood
Required Licenses and Certifications
BLS - American Heart Association
Cape Fear Valley Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity