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Experience
Experience
New York, NY
Patient Transporter
New York, NY
Doyle Inc
New York, NY
Patient Transporter
- Utilizes Safe Patient Handling guidelines when lifting and transporting patients
- Assists patients with entering and exiting vehicles, including transfer from or to wheelchairs or stretchers
- Utilizes automated floor cleaning equipment according to schedule for cleaning of large area of floor surface
- Maintains inventory for assigned department by stocking exam rooms or other areas necessary for delivering safe and efficient patient care
- Communicates to nursing personnel, clinicians, technicians or reception regarding patient's arrival and departure
- Establishes a friendly, caring atmosphere while attending patients
- Responsible for assisting technologist in transporting patients to and from radiology to facilitate optimal patient Care/flow
New York, NY
Patient Transporter Radiology
New York, NY
Satterfield, Mills and Thiel
New York, NY
Patient Transporter Radiology
- Transports patients of all ages throughout the hospital in a timely and efficient manner
- Maintains transport equipment in a clean, safe and orderly manner
- Takes initiative to answer phone, check scheduling board for exam times and sets up procedure trays in advance of examination
- Assists in coordinating the efficient operation of the department
- Transports patients expeditiously throughout the hospital according to established procedures and time standards
- Follows all infection control policies and procedures as it relates to patients, equipment, supplies and other miscellaneous items and includes cleaning equipment after each patient use
- Demonstrates competency when performing patient care procedures within scope of practice
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San Francisco, CA
Lead Patient Transporter
San Francisco, CA
Ledner Inc
present
San Francisco, CA
Lead Patient Transporter
present
- Communicates with employees and provides orientation on policies. Analyzes workflow and procedures
- Directs daily work of other patient transporters and reports inadequate performance to Supervisor
- Approaches, greets and offers assistance and direction to patients and visitors in the hospital environment
- Performs other duties as assigned
- Provides orientation, education and training for new hires
- Identifies opportunities to improve productivity, quality and effectiveness of processes
- Assumes responsibility for professional development
Education
Education
Associate’s Degree
Associate’s Degree
Bowling Green State University
Associate’s Degree
Skills
Skills
- Ability to interact effectively and maintain a pleasant and professional manner
- Great medical plans, vision & dental benefits, life & disability benefits, etc
- Knowledgeable in how to take vital signs, provide personal care and ambulate patients
- Demonstrated excellent customer service skills and strong verbal communication skills
- Demonstrates a commitment to service, organization values and professionalism through appropriate conduct and demeanor at all times
- Ability to transport patients to and from various department locations via stretcher/wheelchair
- Ability to use department telephone system, two way radios, and pagers to communicate with the department/hospital
- Ability to transport patients that might have IV solutions, oxygen, and ventilators (accompanied by nurse)
- Able to satisfactorily complete the attached Skills Inventory List by the end of the probationary period (3 months)
- Ability to remain flexible and positive in stressful situations
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Patient Transporter / Radiology Assistant Resume Examples & Samples
- Experience as a patient transporter preferred
- BLS for Healthcare Provider from American Heart Association
- A Fire and Safety card must be presented upon hire or must be obtained at our facility within the first 30 days of hire and maintained by renewing before expiration date
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Patient Transporter Resume Examples & Samples
- Requires good verbal communication skills to interact with patient, families' doctors and clinical staff
- Requires much walking, lifting and physical exertion
- Operation of machines and equipment
- Ability to lift, push or pull 100-200 pounds
- Requires full range of motion
- The ability to transport patients to various hospital locations is also required
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Lead Patient Transporter Resume Examples & Samples
- Monitors employees in daily operations
- Provides orientation, education and training for new hires
- Develops effective team environment. Encourages and supports morale building activities and positive attitudes
- Communicates with employees and provides orientation on policies. Analyzes workflow and procedures
- Identifies opportunities to improve productivity, quality and effectiveness of processes
- Transports patients to and from clinical, ancillary and support areas via wheelchair, stretcher or beds as requested to include transport of patients with oxygen tanks, intravenous pumps, drips and special equipment. With assistance, transfers patients to or from beds, wheelchairs or stretchers as needed
- Transports patients to hospital lobby and open doors during the patient discharge process
- Approaches, greets and offers assistance and direction to patients and visitors in the hospital environment
- Communicates to nursing personnel, clinician, technician or receptionist of patient's arrival and departure
- Verifies correct patient identification by comparing information from pager to patient wristband; obtains correct medical chart; verifies proper mode of transportation and confirms standard precautions
- Disinfects and maintains par levels of equipment throughout the hospital
- Identifies malfunctioning ambulatory equipment and reports to appropriate department for repair or replacement
- Rounds throughout the hospital environment for departmental equipment and delivers to the appropriate staging area
- Collects pertinent information and reports patient complaints to the appropriate clinician/Supervisor/Manager
- A minimum of one to two years of experience as a Patient Transporter in a medical setting or experience in a hospital setting with patient through-put systems
- An Associate's degree may offset the experience requirement. After selection and placement, requires three months on-the-job training and orientation to learn multiple hospital and clinic locations, special procedures and patient emergency and safety procedures, proper body mechanics necessary to safely move patients
- Successfully complete training in the applicable Patient Transport software application within 30 days. This includes Patient Transport and Reporting module
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Patient Transporter Resume Examples & Samples
- Transports patients to and from clinical, ancillary and support areas via wheelchair, stretcher or beds as requested, including patients with oxygen tanks, intravenous pumps, drips and special equipment
- Verifies and confirms standard precautions and correct patient identification by comparing information from pager and patient wristband to obtain correct medical chart and verify proper mode of transportation
- Disinfects and maintains equipment throughout the hospital. Performs environmental and safety checks then documents findings
- Moves and delivers equipment and linen carts to the appropriate staging area and depots
- After selection and placement, requires three months on-the-job training and orientation to learn multiple hospital and clinic locations, special procedures and patient emergency and safety procedures, proper body mechanics necessary to safely move patients
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Patient Transporter Resume Examples & Samples
- Physical ability to meet job demands. Job demands may include prolonged periods of standing and walking. Must be able to lift/transport adult patients and to operate required tools, instruments, and equipment. Lift laundry bags that may way 5 lbs
- Able to recognize changes in patient's condition by observing color and respiration
- Able to read Trip Ticket and make appropriate entries in electronic medical record
- Must be able to effectively communicate both orally and in writing
- Ability to transport patients to and from various department locations via stretcher/wheelchair
- Ability to use department telephone system, two way radios, and pagers to communicate with the department/hospital
- Ability to transport patients that might have IV solutions, oxygen, and ventilators (accompanied by nurse)
- Able to satisfactorily complete the attached Skills Inventory List by the end of the probationary period (3 months)
- Ability to remain flexible and positive in stressful situations
- Able to follow directions accurately and in a timely manner, set priorities within assigned job duties, and recognize/report obvious, serious, and emergency situations immediately
- High school graduate or equivalent combination of education and experience
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Patient Transporter Resume Examples & Samples
- Escorts patients, guests, and visitors to points of destination using ambulatory, beds, cribs, stretchers, and wheelchairs
- Possesses knowledge and appropriate use of hospital paging system
- Uses hospital telephone system as it relates to transport tracking to accept transport orders, put jobs in progress and complete jobs
- Assists nursing and various clinical staff with the transferring of patients from bed to transport equipment
- Transports and provides room orientation for admissions
- Provides directional information to guests and visitors and patient location to patient's family members and guests
- Verifies registration of outpatients and transport to appropriate departments or clinics
- Retrieves, cleans, and stores all unused patient transport equipment
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Patient Transporter Resume Examples & Samples
- Demonstrates positive interpersonal communication skills in person and via telephone
- Must complete and pass the hospital HeartSaver BLS w/ AED course within six months of employment
- Ability to manage own time and schedule own tasks. Must have initiative to work efficiently without constant supervision or direction
- California E.M.T. certification
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Patient Transporter Resume Examples & Samples
- Under the general direction of the Transport Director, Supervisor and or Team Leader, provides assistance and transportation to patients within the hospital
- May be required to pick up patient charts and other miscellaneous items
- American Heart Association Basic Life Saving (BLS) Required
- No experience needed, but would prefer some type of patient transport or general hospital experience
- Equipment/Machine Skills: Transport equipment, i.e. wheelchairs, carts, beds
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Patient Transporter Resume Examples & Samples
- Appropriately identifies the patient using two patient identifiers
- Transports patients to/from department/units
- Discharges patients to appropriate parking facilities
- Transfers patients to and from bed, stretcher, or wheelchair with or without assistance from clinical staff based upon patient needs
- Responsible for department upkeep and cleanliness of stretchers, wheelchairs, oxygen cylinders, and ancillary equipment
- Appropriately uses the Teletracking system to track and confirm patient movements and employee productivity
- Presents a pleasant, professional and tidy image to all customers of our facility
- Attends modality and department meetings regularly
- Maintains all current certifications required for position
- Compliance with quarterly targeted metrics (i.e. Kronos, HealthStream, PACS, etc)
- Any other duties that may be assigned
- Patient care experience preferred
- Ability to frequently lift and push required
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Patient Transporter Resume Examples & Samples
- This position is responsible for transporting patients within the facility and from the various service areas and patient care areas
- Assists other health care professionals, i.e., Nursing, Technologists, Technicians, in transferring, positioning and/or caring for patients before, during and after procedures, as needed
- Candidate will be capable of functioning with initiative and independent judgment, have problem solving skills and be able to hear and follow verbal and/or written instructions
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Patient Transporter Resume Examples & Samples
- Experience in healthcare setting preferred but not required
- Possess physical / emotional stamina
- Attention to detail and concentration
- Ability to work in fast-paced, ever-changing environment
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Patient Transporter Resume Examples & Samples
- Under the direction of the Clinical staff, provides comfort measures to Patient's – water, warm blanket etc
- Maintains confidentiality
- Understands and practices principles of sterilization, universal precautions, and hazardous materials management to process instruments, equipment, and supplies through the stages of decontamination
- Exceptional customer service skills required
- Money handling or credit card processing skills
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Radiology Patient Transporter Resume Examples & Samples
- Previous patient transporting experience preferred
- Ability to listen, interact and communicate effectively verbally and in writing
- Computer skills required
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Patient Transporter Resume Examples & Samples
- A valid Class B California Drivers License is preferred
- Must be 21 years or older and have a good driving record with no points as verified by the Department of Motor Vehicles
- Must be able to be insured by a licensed insurance carrier
- Must be a high schoold graduate or possess a GED equivalent
- Have a good attendance record and consistently be on time when scheduled to work
- Knowledge of operating a motor vehicle applicable to the transportation of patients
- Possess the ability to communicate effectively with patients and co-workers
- Have a sound knowledge of risk and safety precautions when transporting patients
- Possess the ability to effectively read maps and follow road directions
- Possess the ability to adhere to safety policies and proceedures
- Have the ability to demonstrate tact, resourcefulness, patience and dedication
- Possess the ability o recognize the importance of adaptiong to the various patient age groups (adolescent, adult and geriatric)
- Possess the ability to react calmy and effectively in emergency situations
- Have the ability to lift, pull, twist, and stoop when assisting patients
- Be able to work under any weather conditions, inside or out, without regard to temperature
- Be able to work overtime and flexible hours
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Patient Transporter Resume Examples & Samples
- Documents work activities according to policy and procedure
- Responds appropriately to patient requests and according to policy and procedure if these exist
- Provides appropriate information and directions to visitors, patients and staff as needed
- Cleans and stores equipment properly
- Demonstrates efficient use of supplies, time, and equipment
- Performs other tasks as assigned
- Medical terminology preferred
- Successful completion of transporter training and competencies
- Adheres to and exhibits our core values
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Radiology Patient Transporter PRN Resume Examples & Samples
- Use AIDET communication at all times
- Assist technologists with imaging procedures when necessary
- Process imaging plate
- Assist with holding patient
- Stay with patient while technologist reviews images
- May be required to perform clerical tasks including answering phone and possibly assisting at the front desk
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Patient Transporter Specialist Resume Examples & Samples
- Greets and assists patients/guests upon arrival to the Medical Center
- Assists all discharged patients with luggage and assistance into vehicle
- Ensures correct placement in vehicle
- Directs patients, visitors and staff to appropriate parking areas
- Maintains traffic control by ensuring fire lanes and no parking zones are clear of traffic
- Assists with enforcing the Tobacco Free Environment Policy as required
- Coordinates activities in the Discharged Patient Holding Area
- Assists in transporting when patient transport volumes are at high volumes
- Assists in retrieving, cleaning and storage of all patient transport equipment
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Patient Transporter Resume Examples & Samples
- Completion of training programs, as required
- Excellent customer service skills and strong verbal communication skills
- Annual physical exam
- Current CPR Card
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Therapy Patient Transporter Resume Examples & Samples
- Demonstrates excellent Patient Experience practices
- Practices service recovery as needed
- Ability to closely follow written and verbal directions
- Ability to operate various wheelchairs and other transport devices
- Physical ability to quickly and efficiently facilitate movement of patients on and off the elevator and as needed accompany the patient to the appropriate destination in a timely manner
- Knowledge and adherence to appropriate Infection Prevention protocols
- Interpersonal skills necessary to deal with patients, families, and staff to promote good customer relations
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Patient Transporter Resume Examples & Samples
- Ensures appropriate identification of patients prior to shifting or transporting them
- Learns patient name and determines destination, mode of travel, time, and other data, following written or verbal instructions
- Ensures that transport equipment such as wheelchairs and stretchers are in proper working condition prior to patient pick up
- Lifts patients on and off beds, moving them to and from treatment areas using wheelchairs or moveable stretchers
- Guides or escorts incoming patients from admitting area to designated location
- Carries patient’s luggage or personal belongings
- Assists patient in walking to prevent accidents by falling
- Delivers messages, mail, medical records, and other items to patient
- Assists in maintaining order and cleanliness in entrance point
- May collect laboratory specimens, drops them off to laboratories, and picks up test results
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Patient Transporter Resume Examples & Samples
- Ability to read, write and verbally communicate in English
- A minimum of six months in a health care setting involved in the movement of ambulatory and nonambulatory patients
- Nursing Assistant Certified (NAC) certificate or Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) certificate
- Current AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
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Patient Transporter Resume Examples & Samples
- Direct customer service experience
- Previous healthcare experience
- Experience in a health care setting that involves movement of ambulatory or non-ambulatory patients
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
- Current CPR certification
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Lead, Patient Transporter Resume Examples & Samples
- Directs daily work of other patient transporters and reports inadequate performance to Supervisor
- Trains new and existing employees; updates personnel files. Follows up on complaints and reports them to the Supervisor
- Demonstrates competency in transporting all specific age-groups
- Ensures the safe, timely and accurate transport of patients to their destination; brings the proper requested equipment
- Immediately alerts nursing staff to any signs of patient distress or equipment malfunction
- Complies with regulator agency standards, including federal, state and JCAHO
- Adheres to facility confidentiality and patient?s rights policy as outlined in the facility's HIPPA policies and procedures
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Patient Transporter LTC Resume Examples & Samples
- Operates as the company chauffeur according to the daily driving schedule
- Takes passengers to and from, but not limited to, doctor's appointments
- Assists residents in their transportation needs
- Performs miscellaneous errands as required
- Reports mechanical malfunctions and problems of any vehicle to maintenance and is responsible for cleanliness of assigned vehicle
- Performs any other duties as may be assigned to maintain proper operation of CHRISTUS St. Joseph Village
- Communicated in a manner that is inclusive and respectful of each Associate
- Supports other Associates by participating as a team player
- Treats Associates with respect in the fulfillment of duties
- One year related experience preferred
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Patient Transporter PRN Resume Examples & Samples
- Assists personnel in transferring patient to and from bed, wheelchair or stretcher
- Cleans wheelchairs and stretchers
- Presents a pleasant, professional image to all customers
- Previous experience preferred
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Patient Transporter Resume Examples & Samples
- Must have a current American Heart Association healthcare provider card or complete a course within their probationary periord
- Ability to get along with people
- Neat/professional individual
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Patient Transporter Resume Examples & Samples
- Transports patients, equipment, specimens to and from all departments in a timely manner
- Maintains transport equipment by keeping it clean and in good repair and ready for use
- Demonstrates effective communication skills in interactions with all customers
- Monitors patient for comfort during transport and calls any unusual occurrences and signs of distress to primary care nurse’s attention immediately
- Assists in maintaining the overall appearance of the work environment
- Utilizes Safe Patient Handling guidelines when lifting and transporting patients
- Follows any transfer precautions
- Utilizes universal precautions and maintains other isolation precautions to standards during transport
- Maintains awareness of potential environmental hazards
- Maintains BLS Certification
- Demonstrates knowledge of special needs and behaviors of specific age groups to include neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric
- Certifications: American Heart Association BLS certification Required. Education: Current CNA certification preferred
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Patient Transporter Resume Examples & Samples
- Must have a current American Heart Association Healthcare Provider card or complete a course within their probation period
- Good communication skills, ability to lift patients properly and able to walk long distances
- Requires lifting people safely and walking long distances. Equipment Used: Stretchers, wheelchairs, IV poles, portable oxygen tanks
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Patient Transporter Resume Examples & Samples
- Understands medical terminology and has completed a medical terminology course or will complete a medical terminology course within 3 months of assuming the patient escort position
- CPR/BLS preferred
- Reads and writes in English, possesses an ability to communicate with patients, families, staff, physicians, support agencies, vendors, and others; has an ability to interpret information and make independent decisions
- Must be able to lift and transfer patients exerting 50 to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 25 to 50 pounds frequently
- Must be able to tolerate prolonged walking and standing
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Patient Transporter Resume Examples & Samples
- Transport patients when necessary
- Ensure that all equipment ( Wheelchairs, gurneys, walkers and pagers.) is in clean, working condition
- Maintain supply of oxygen cylinders
- Communicates with other departments to facilitate the transportation of patients in a safe, prompt, efficient and timely manner
- Education:High School Diploma or equivalent
- Experience: Previous experience in hospital preferred
- Req. Certification/Licensure:Must have a valid driver’s license and American Heart Association (BLS) certification
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Relief Patient Transporter Resume Examples & Samples
- Adheres to the standards, policies and procedures of the Hospital, following safety guidelines for self, patients, visitors and other employees
- Transports patients in a manner that complies with established SHC guidelines
- Answers beeper using all appropriate functions of the patient tracking system and delivers transporting requests in a timely and efficient manner
- Maintains adequate supply of wheelchairs for Admitting Department
- Communicates effectively in a clear, concise manner
- Demonstrates ability to organize workload by setting priorities
- Contributes to the unit, department and Hospital goals
- Meets work agreements and responsibilities
- Performs housekeeping duties as assigned by Housekeeping or Transport supervisor or
- Able to effectively communicate in English (written and verbal)
- Able to provide appropriate care based on the needs of the specific individuals, including age
- Able to accurately, completely and independently perform the reading, writing and arithmetic required by the job
- Meets the physical requirements of the job and is able to walk, stand and lift without endangering physical health or limiting work performance
- Able to problem-solve effectively using appropriate resources. Productive in work flow, skills and organization
- Physical Demands and Work Environment
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Patient Transporter Resume Examples & Samples
- Ability to be flexible in work habits
- Ability to interact effectively and maintain a pleasant and professional manner
- Language – Read and write English fluently
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Patient Transporter Resume Examples & Samples
- Transports patients using an Intra-Active Voice Response System and Transport Tracking
- Accepts transport orders, puts jobs in progress, and completes jobs using appropriate delay, cancellation, and rescheduling codes
- Contacts receiving departments to advise of any delays, cancellations, or rescheduling of a patient transport
- Participates in the registration of all outpatients and transports to appropriate departments and clinics
- Identifies and understands how to regulate flow meter on E-Cylinder
- Assists with the placement of neonate and infants in appropriate car seat and transports patients from Emergency Department to nursing units and ancillary departments
- Observes patients for any change in condition and reports these promptly to appropriate clinical staff
- Identifies transportation equipment that needs cleaning and repairs and follows appropriate steps for cleaning and maintenance
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Patient Transporter Afternoons Resume Examples & Samples
- Healthcare Provider or Professional Rescuer CPR Certification. An original card must be verified prior to start date or the job offer will be withdrawn
- Must be able to move about hospital and between workstations
- Must be able to understand directions, communicate and respond to inquiries
- Ability to frequently move, lift or carry materials weighing up to 50 pounds
- Previous patient care experience
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Lead Patient Transporter Resume Examples & Samples
- Evaluates work requirements and assignments; ensures efficient use of employees and distribution of work load
- Communicates effectively with nursing personnel, clinicians, technicians, or reception and dispatch
- Ensures patient comfort by being attentive; offers blankets, checks modesty and only engages in appropriate conversation involving patients. Never transports patients in severe pain
- Maintains equipment and reports equipment needing repairs
- Adheres to facility confidentiality and patient’s rights policy as outlined in the facility's HIPPA policies and procedures
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Patient Transporter Resume Examples & Samples
- Ability to understand verbal instructions in English
- Previous hospital experience is preferred
- Current BLS from AHA
- High School Graduation or GED preferred
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Patient Transporter Resume Examples & Samples
- Ability to speak English fluently
- Demonstrated excellent customer service skills and strong verbal communication skills
- Completion of training programs as required
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Acute Patient Transporter Resume Examples & Samples
- Transports patients to and from inpatient beds and other areas like therapy, surgery or dialysis as assigned
- Keeps patient wheelchairs and carts clean and neat
- High school diploma or equivalent (GED) strongly preferred; subject to ROD and FA discretion if other qualifications are met
- One year of related experience preferred
- Additional qualifications as required by individual state law
- Familiarity with computerized inventory systems preferred; basic computer familiarity required
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Patient Transporter Resume Examples & Samples
- One (1) year of experience in a patient care setting or a customer service role
- BLS/Healthcare Provider certification by the American Heart Association renewed every two years
- National Child Passenger Safety Certification (CPS) by Safe Kids USA renewed every two years
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Patient Transporter Resume Examples & Samples
- High School graduate or GED equivalent
- 1 year of applicable job experience required
- American Heart Association BLS Certification
- Must be able to lift/carry up to 50 pounds
- Must be able to push/pull up to 250 pounds
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Patient Transporter Resume Examples & Samples
- No minimum experience required
- Computer skills, including internet and Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel
- Self-starter able to work with minimal supervision
- In clinical areas, must be able to successfully pass the Basic Windows Skill Assessment at 80% or higher rating within 30 days of employment
- Transports patients to and from other departments to the assigned department in a safe and efficient manner
- Demonstrates knowledge regarding guidelines for infection control, body substance precautions, patient safety, and body mechanics and maintains acceptable standards set by those guidelines
- Assists in keeping room/bed turnover time to a minimum by transporting patients to rooms in a time-effective manner
- Maintains inventory for assigned department by stocking exam rooms or other areas necessary for delivering safe and efficient patient care
- Supports and participates in the continuous assessment and improvement of the quality of care and services
- Carries a pager or cell phone to maintain contact at all times and responds to calls or pages in a timely manner
- Maintains wagon and wheelchair inventory for assigned area when not transporting
- Documents each patient contact in a timely manner on transport log (if required in area)
- Serves as a service excellence role model for other Children's Healthcare of Atlanta staff
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Patient Transporter Resume Examples & Samples
- Customer Service Experience (preferred)
- Personally facilitates the safe, efficient, and expedited movement of patients from area to area via stretchers, wheelchairs, beds and cribs
- Personally facilitates the efficient and expedited movement of patient related items such as belongings, paperwork, labs and equipment
- Assisting in the safe transfers of customers (such as: from bed to stretcher or wheelchair)
- Accurately records the transport and reports the necessary information by correctly using the TeamChimes phone system
- Demonstrates appropriate use of PPE, and follows HIPPA, OSHA, and Florida Hospital’s Policies and Procedures
- Demonstrates communication skills appropriate to adolescents, adult and geriatric patients
- Performs other duties as required and keeps a safe environment for patients, visitors and co-workers
- When requested, the transporter will carry non narcotic medication from pharmacy or radiology to the designated care area. The transporter will hand the medication to the appropriate care giver
- Demonstrates through behavior Florida Hospital’s Core Values of Integrity, Compassion, Balance, Excellence, Stewardship and Teamwork as outlined in the organization’s Performance Excellence Program
- Ensures that hallways are maintained clear of clutter related to wheelchairs, stretchers, beds, mattresses, transportation carts and cribs by moving equipment not in use to designated equipment storage areas
- Maintains competencies related to annual completion of BARE Facts, NPSG’s, PPD’s, and CPR refresher course
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Certified Patient Transporter PRN Resume Examples & Samples
- Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English instructions, safety rules and guidelines
- Proven capability to work independently
- Ability to operate VIP system, cellular beepers/telephones, wheel chairs, stretchers, hospital beds, oxygen tanks, and IV poles properly
- Strong customer service and problem resolution skills
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Patient Transporter Resume Examples & Samples
- Transports patients to and from their inpatient beds and other areas like therapy, surgery or radiology
- Other responsibilities include retrieving medical records, lab results, supplies and medications
- Works under immediate supervision. Typically reports to a supervisor
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Lead Patient Transporter Resume Examples & Samples
- Under the general direction of the Transport Supervisor, performs transporter duties as required
- Trains staff to carry out duties consistent with hospital/department needs and guidelines
- Follows all facility infection control guidelines
- Leads activities of transport staff, monitors and controls Teletracking system and calls
- One year of transportation experience required
- Previous lead experience required
- Equipment/Machine Skills: basic Computer skills & various transport equipment
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Patient Transporter Resume Examples & Samples
- Transports patients via wheelchair, stretcher or bed to designated sites as requested, including patients with oxygen tanks, intravenous pumps, drips, monitors and other equipment
- Demonstrates safe work practices and attitudes, follows safety rules to prevent unsafe conditions and behaviors and participates in organizational and department safety programs. Improve patient safety in the delivery of health care by understanding and applying the patient safety goal for SJPHS/Ascension of no preventable deaths or injuries
- Maintains a clean work environment for patients and staff. Assists with stocking, linen, cleaning carts as directed. Assures all transport equipment is in working order. Completes and other assigned responsibilities
- Properly identifies the patient for transportation by checking the identification band against the patient request. Observes the patient for any difficulties or discomforts they may have and reports this to the proper persons. Utilize patient handoff appropriately
- 1 year of patient care experience preferred
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Patient Transporter Resume Examples & Samples
- Responsible for assisting technologist in transporting patients to and from radiology to facilitate optimal patient Care/flow
- Responsible for technical support and housekeeping tasks associated with department transport equipment
- Attendance and being on time, ready to work your scheduled hours is an essential job function
- Delivers customer focused care utilizing the Excellence Always Standards
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Patient Transporter Resume Examples & Samples
- Certification/Registration: BLS for Healthcare Providers (CPR and AED) program
- Other skills & knowledge: (skills, knowledge, abilities) The physical demands described here are the representative of the minimums that must be met by an employee to perform all essential functions of the job. Most physical demands are below, plus: Minimal: mid lift of <100# (rare), carrying < 12 lbs, push <44 lbs, Pulling <42 lbs, crouching, hand coordination, gripping, pinching, and data entry Occasional: pulling <30#, Continuous: pushing up to 30 lbs, balancing
- Experience: Two years customer service experience
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Patient Transporter Resume Examples & Samples
- Comply with all departmental policy and procedure, including safety, personal conduct, and dress code
- 6 months of uninterrupted employment in customer service or home healthcare Hospital/healthcare experience preferred
- CPR and AED certifications strongly preferred
- Ability to remain on feet and mobile for at least 8 hour periods, while pushing walking with, and assisting patients throughout the facility
- Ability to push weights of 150 lbs. and over for entirety of shift
- Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
- Ability to multitask and prioritize in an ever-changing environment
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Patient Transporter Resume Examples & Samples
- The Patient Transporter will transport patients as per schedule
- Assist patients upon entering and exiting the vehicle
- Ensure patient is transported to the correct location/address
- Use care and compassion when dealing with patients
- Clean, safe, current driver's license
- Ability to drive and operate a vehicle in a safe manner
- Prior patient transporter experience preferred
- Assist patients with care and compassion
- Ability to lift up to 49 pounds
- Ability to push, pull and operate equipment
- Good interpersonal and communication skills
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Patient Transporter Resume Examples & Samples
- Performs patient transfers using proper techniques
- Ensures patient safety during ambulation and transport
- Acquires and maintains transportation equipment and supplies
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Patient Transporter Radiology Resume Examples & Samples
- Transports patients of all ages throughout the hospital in a timely and efficient manner
- Maintains transport equipment in a clean, safe and orderly manner
- Takes initiative to answer phone, check scheduling board for exam times and sets up procedure trays in advance of examination
- Assists in coordinating the efficient operation of the department
- Transports patients expeditiously throughout the hospital according to established procedures and time standards
- Follows all infection control policies and procedures as it relates to patients, equipment, supplies and other miscellaneous items and includes cleaning equipment after each patient use
- Assures gurneys, IV poles, pumps, oxygen tanks, and other items are available as needed
- Responds to the clinical and service needs of patients and families in a proactive way
- Demonstrates competency when performing patient care procedures within scope of practice
- Maintains safe working environment by adhering to all hospital and department policies and procedures. Identifies and reports unsafe procedures
- Documents data collected and care provided within scope of practice
- Reports patient/visitor concerns, complaints and information to appropriate staff
- Demonstrates accountability for apprising self of hospital and department communications/information
- Demonstrates commitment to department objectives and standards
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Patient Transporter Resume Examples & Samples
- Role models a positive hospital image to patients, visitors and staff by adhering to CHS Core Values
- Perform excellence customer service in transporting daily
- Provide transport services to include; transports, transfers, discharges, admissions, escorts and equipment
- Coordinate activities to guide patients, visitors/guest, and staff to desired designations within the facilities
- Assist clinical staff with safe patient handling to include; moving patient, patient lifts, patient transfers (stand-pivot and lateral), etc
- Provide education to patients and visitors/guest (room orientation, transport process, etc.) and answer questions regarding essential support services or provide the appropriate resource
- Daily maintain and update required transport service data (manually or electronically)
- Assist with care and maintenance of transport equipment to ensure equipment is safe, clean, and ready for use. Inspect equipment before and after use to identify defective equipment. Report defective equipment immediately to supervisor
- Monitor facilities to ensure environment is safe and clean (ensuring unattended equipment is removed from hallways, not blocking electrical panels, fire extinguishers or emergency exits)
- Maintain equipment inventory throughout facilities; stretchers, wheelchairs, beds, oxygen cylinders and carriers, IV poles, etc
- Complete and maintain required training, educational programs, and certification
- Attend meetings as required
- Adhere to CHS, CMC-Pineville, and departmental policies and procedures
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Patient Transporter Resume Examples & Samples
- Transports patients, and miscellaneous items as directed by the dispatcher, supervisor, or manager while maintaining a 90% productivity rating
- Follows all infection control polices and procedures as it relates to patients, equipment, supplies and other miscellaneous items to include cleaning equipment after each patient use
- Responsible for the safe operation of stretchers, wheelchairs, carts, radios, and oxygen units
- Ensures all equipment is disinfected and in working order before use
- Demonstrates a positive safety culture as it relates to the performance of all duties
- Ensures patient comfort while assisting in all aspects of patients’ transport
- Assists in maintaining a clean environment for patients
- Maintains a committed and cooperative attitude with other members of the Health Care Team
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Patient Transporter Resume Examples & Samples
- High School Graduate/GED
- Safe operation of wheel chair and ability to assist patients
- Knowledgeable in how to take vital signs, provide personal care and ambulate patients
- Good organization habits
- Physical demands include walking and standing, opening doors, carrying packages, helping patients to safely enter a vehicle
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Lead Patient Transporter Resume Examples & Samples
- Supervises staff on assigned shifts in absence of supervisor. (100%)
- Assist the Supervisor Patient Transportation in the completion of employee performance evaluations on all shifts. (60%)
- Assist in the orientation and training of new employees. (80%)
- Must be fully trained and documented as a Transportation Transporter, Dispatcher, SPH, and
- Courier. Also can perform as Transportation Transporter at Lakeside. (100%)
- Demonstrates a positive safety culture as it relates to the performance of all duties. (100%)
- Assist the Dispatchers in the timely performance of all dispatch functions for all shifts. (40%)
- Assist Supervisor with interviewing process for all positions reporting to Supervisor. (100%)
- Perform Patient Interviews and Customer Rounding during “down times.” (10%)
- Performs all other duties as assigned
- Must maintain a minimum score of 90% at all times on the department’s competency assessment evaluations
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Patient Transporter Resume Examples & Samples
- Transports patients to and from various locations within the hospital with the utilization of stretchers, beds or wheelchairs that may include special equipment (Oxygen tanks, IV pumps, and traction frames) and/or special care considerations
- Works under the direction of the Patient Transport Dispatcher to receive, accept, execute and complete transport assignments
- Displays a positive, customer service attitude and demeanor with all patients, patient family members, clinical staff and medical staff
- Transfers, with the assistance of clinical staff, patients to and from bed, stretcher, exam tables and wheelchairs utilizing proper lifting techniques, and lift devices as necessary
- Maintains transport equipment: ensures equipment is in good working condition prior to use, disinfects equipment before and after each transport, returns equipment to its proper storage location at the end of each transport
- Adheres to all regulatory requirements and hospital policies regarding patient safety, patient privacy, patient identification and hand-off communications
- Adheres to all Northwest Community Hospital and the Central Patient Transporter departmental standards, policies, and procedures
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- The level of knowledge normally obtained through completion of four years of high school or equivalent. Minimum of one year of college or vocational schooling preferred
- Must successfully complete and maintain a minimum standard of American Heart Association Adult Heartsaver CPR and AED training within 3 months of hire
- The interpersonal skills necessary to effectively interact in a positive manner with patients, their families, nursing staff and physicians
- The verbal and written English skills necessary to clearly and effectively communicate information
- The organizational skills necessary to prioritize and complete transport tasks in a timely manner
- Responds positively to changes and shows willingness to learn new ways to accomplish tasks in an efficient manner
- The ability to use and apply correct body mechanics when positioning and transporting patients
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Patient Transporter Resume Examples & Samples
- Orderly training a plus
- Able to complete tasks without constant supervision
- Mature, dignified attitude to customers
- Able to work under stress
- Able to ascertain when additional help is required
- Must be dependable in attendance
- Must be able to relate to patients, staff, physicians and visitors
- Motivated, reliable, conscientious team worker
- Ability to be flexible, to self-schedule, self-motivate, and coordinate multiple tasks
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Patient Transporter Resume Examples & Samples
- 1 Uses MIS to document patient location 100% of the time
- 2 Uses compassion and patience in communication with patients during transports
- 3 Verbally expresses thoughts clearly and precisely
- 4 Uses appropriate grammar and spelling in written communications
- 5 Successfully completes MIS training in OA and OE applications. Demonstrates competence by effective, appropriate use of the MIS
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Patient Transporter Resume Examples & Samples
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for Healthcare Providers
- Knowledge of proper body mechanics, for safe transfer of body and self
- One year hospital or related experience
- Ability to effectively communicate in a fast paced environment
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Patient Transporter Resume Examples & Samples
- Completes transport log sheet
- Receives and records accurate information from TeleTracking system/dispatcher for each transport
- Secures additional information, as required for each transport
- Handles oxygen portables/cylinders safely
- Assures there is ample oxygen for the transport trip
- Assures tank is working properly
- Handles oxygen E-cylinder safely during transport
- Removes from service any defective or soiled equipment
- Moves defective equipment to a holding area and marks equipment as defective
- Reports status of equipment to Lead
- Assists in the transfer of patient from bed/ wheelchair to patient transport equipment or back utilizing correct body mechanics and universal precautions
- Responsible to assure availability of transport equipment
- Follow instruction of medical professional leading the transfer
- Morgue
- Transports deceased patients to the morgue
- Assists funeral directors with discharges from the morgue
- Transports patient equipment to requested areas - Commode, IV pole, etc
- Utilizes effective communication skills and interpersonal interactions with patients and families, visitors, physicians, fellow employees, and team members
- Interacts with patients and families, visitors, physicians, and hospital personnel in a positive, respectful, and productive manner at all times
- Demonstrates appropriate and acceptable non-verbal behaviors
- Actively supports hospital values and exhibits excellent customer/guest relations
- Anticipates customer/guest needs in all interactions
- Serves as a role model in meeting customer requirements and proving service at all times
- Utilizes patient transport system – Tele Tracking
- Utilizes I-Pods to communicate with Tele Tracking system
- Accepts patient transport job via Tele Tracking system
- Completes patient transport job via Tele Tracking system
- Acknowledges that safety is a self-responsibility. Knows the physical requirements of the job and work within those guidelines. Performs job duties safely at all times, utilizing learned body mechanics and transferring/lifting techniques. Plans actions to promote safety. Reports any unsafe situation/equipment according to Hospital procedure
- Lifts and/or assists patients to and from their bed/wheelchair or examination table
- May be asked to help undress and dress patients as is required for examination
- At request of the staff, assist in positioning patients
- Makes up, cleans transport equipment and makes periodic inspection of wheelchairs, stretchers, etc
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Patient Transporter Resume Examples & Samples
- Basic skills in reading, writing, and arithmetic
- High school diploma or GED recommended
- Basic cardiac life support required
- Prior Healthcare experience is not required
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Patient Transporter Resume Examples & Samples
- Transportation & Patient Care.Transport patients via chair mobile, ambulance bed, stretched and wheelchair to necessary locations; inspect transport vehicle for safety prior to use; clean transport vehicles as assigned; ensure patients are properly clothed and covered; maintain patient confidentiality
- Medication Management.Secure transport of non-controlled medications from pharmacy to unit and from unit-to-unit when transferring patients
- Documentation. Provide appropriate documentation for episodic handoffs, sign in/sign out sheets, etc
