Patient Transporter Transport/Per Diem

Description
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nPOSITION SUMMARY: Transports inpatients and outpatients to and from their destinations safely within the hospital. Assists patients and patient care staff.
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nRequirements
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nMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
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nEDUCATION: High School or equivalent required.
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nCERTIFICATION/LICENSES: Basic Life Support (BLS) issued through American Heart Association required, or must be attained within two weeks of employment.
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nSKILLS:
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n• Ability to learn to use the following:
n- Wheelchairs
n- Gurneys
n- electric beds
n- cell phones
n- digital pagers
n• Effective human relations skills
n• Ability to retain composure under stress, to move quickly but effectively to meet patient care needs
n• Time management skills to manage a high volume of assignments as expeditiously as possible
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nEXPERIENCE: Prior related work experience in medical environment preferred.
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nNATURE OF SUPERVISION:
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nResponsible to: Manager, Radiology
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nENVIRONMENT:
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n- Bloodborne Pathogen C
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nExposure to various body fluids, infections and contagious diseases.
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nAppropriate universal precautions protection must be used at all times
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nPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
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nSubject to stressful professional relationships. Working hours vary, with flexibility needed to meet unexpected changes in schedule and emergencies. Stooping/Bending: frequently, Squatting/Crouching: occasionally, Crawling/Kneeling: occasionally, Manual dexterity: continuously, Standing: occasionally, Walking: continuously, Lifting/Pushing/Pulling: Frequently up to 100 lbs. Carrying: Occasionally up to 100 lbs.