patient transport--CRC/Float Pool

UNTWN Uniontown Hospital - Uniontown, PA

Full-time

Uniontown, PA

About the position

The Patient Transport position at Uniontown Hospital involves transporting patients to and from nursing and ancillary areas, as well as delivering medically related supplies and specimens. This role is essential for ensuring patient safety and comfort during transport, while also maintaining communication with clinical staff and adhering to hospital policies.

Responsibilities

• Transports patients and performs courier duties within the hospital.
• Assists clinical personnel to transport patients as needed.
• Utilizes safety measures and proper body mechanics appropriate to the ages of the patients served when transporting patients.
• Identifies patients appropriate to the ages of patients served before transporting according to Patient Transport Policy.
• Greets and introduces self to patient appropriate to the ages of patients served in a friendly, courteous manner.
• Maintains constant contact with other transporters via the use of Avaya phones.
• Displays a positive attitude with visitors and co-workers according to the standards of conduct policy.
• Maintains confidentiality of patient information.
• Utilizes proper telephone etiquette at all times.
• Documents patient arrival and departure time on log sheet.
• Immediately labels and takes faulty equipment to Maintenance Department for repair.
• Inspects environment to identify safety hazards and reports appropriately.
• Takes faulty equipment out of service immediately.
• Follows proper procedures for transporting equipment, supplies, and specimens.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
• One (1) year general customer service experience.
• Ability to maintain/update the computer competencies as required for the position.

Nice-to-haves

• One (1) year general clinical experience.