Responsible for the transportation of patients and patient related items within the organization. Assists with greeting of patients/visitors and transporting to requested area.
Responsibilities
Transports patients by wheelchair, cart, bed, or special cart
Transports patients while connected to I-Meds, oxygen, or portable suction
Assists/transfers patient’s alone to/from bed, cart, or wheelchair
Transport isolation patients
Notifies unit caregivers when patient returns to unit
Requirements
H.S. Diploma
Nice to have: Previous hospital experience
Nice to have: Familiarity with medical supplies and equipment
The nursing technician is a member of a team dedicated to providing the highest quality care and services to patients by assisting in such functions as maintaining a safe, clean, and functional environment; assisting with dietary aspects of care, transporting patients, and assisting visitors.
Responsibilities
Provides safe direct patient care under the guidance of a professional registered nurse
Provides indirect patient care under the direction of a registered professional nurse and according to the goals and medical care plan of the patient
Demonstrates expected conduct, behavior and accountability
Supports the vision, mission, and values of the organization
Maintains responsibility and accountability for own practice
Moves patients to and from clinical units and various diagnostic/treatment areas via a wheelchair, stretcher, or bed. Coordinates patient transport activities and manages clinical equipment distribution.
Locations (4)
Allentown, Pennsylvania, United States
Muhlenberg, Pennsylvania, United States
Hazleton, Pennsylvania, United States
Pocono, Pennsylvania, United States
Responsibilities
Transports patients in a safe and timely manner as directed by medical professional staff and established policies and procedures.
Completes all training requirements and attends in-service education and scheduled departmental staff meetings.
Moves patients to and from clinical units and various diagnostic/treatment areas via a wheelchair, stretcher, or bed. Coordinates patient transport activities in the facility as well as at the entrances.
Responsibilities
Transports patients in a safe and timely manner as directed by medical professional staff and established policies and procedures.
Completes all training requirements and attends in-service education and scheduled departmental staff meetings for transportation planning and initiatives.
Supports patient throughput and hospital capacity initiatives by using transport software, to facilitate timely patient transports.
Coordinates activities in the discharged patient holding area.
Transports patients and equipment throughout the facility.
Responsibilities
Transports patients via wheelchair, stretcher, bed or neuro chair to designated sites as requested, including patients with oxygen tanks, intravenous pumps, drips, monitors, and other equipment
Greets and provides information and direction to patients and visitors
Delivers equipment to requesting staff or department
Assists staff with removal of deceased bodies from units and transport to morgue
Assists staff with lift assists and repositioning of patients when needed
Transporters are responsible for providing and maintaining a safe environment for themselves, the patient, and their co-workers by following established policies and procedures.
Compensation
$18.85 - $28.30
Responsibilities
Receives/confirms Ticket to Ride document prior to transport.
Attends department, hospital and Advocate educations and meetings.
Demonstrates knowledge of the cognitive and sensory needs and abilities of pediatric and geriatric patients.