Description
This role involves transporting patients within Intermountain Health St George Regional Hospital, prioritising quality, safety, and customer service.
Responsibilities:
- Transport patients efficiently and safely.
- Use approved transport pathways to maintain confidentiality.
- Employ suitable travel methods and equipment as directed.
- Utilise Safe Patient Handling equipment as needed.
- Adhere to isolation precautions and standard precautions.
- Properly handle soiled linen and dress carts and wheelchairs with linen.
- Clean transport equipment after each use and store it appropriately.
- Be aware of fire extinguisher and fire pull box locations.
- Notify relevant staff of patient movements.
- Complete Patient Handoff Forms and report any issues during transport.
- Communicate effectively with operators and other staff.
- Assist with patient admits and discharges, and perform wheelchair/bed rounding and restocking.
- May involve cross-training in other care site areas.
Skills:
- Patient care
- Customer service
- Teamwork
- Computer literacy
- Communication
- Safe Patient Handling
- Personal hygiene
Minimum Qualifications:
- Current BLS certification or ability to obtain within 60 days.
- At least 18 years old for Radiology areas.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Two years of customer service experience.
- One year of medical experience.
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to see, read, and assess patient needs.
- Effective verbal communication and hearing.
- Manual dexterity for equipment manipulation.
- Capability to lift and transfer patients, and move supplies and equipment.
- Frequent walking and standing.
The hourly rate for this position ranges from $18.40 to $23.92. Benefits include a comprehensive package covering health, happiness, security, connection, and engagement.