Transporter

Overview He/she is responsible for transporting patients to and from designated areas. Assists imaging services staff in patient care.

Responsibilities

• Uses I Care principles to ensure proper patient identification, correct exam, and to improve patient communication and engagement.
• Transports ambulatory, wheelchair, stretcher and bed-bound patients to and from designated areas.
• Is able to provide for the transport needs of patients of all ages; to include neonates, infants, children, adolescents, adults and geriatrics.
• Takes responsibility for care, cleaning and maintenance of all transport equipment used in the transport of patients.
• Takes responsibility for supplies used in the transport of patients; i.e. O2 cylinders, warm blankets, etc.
• Transports patients with safety and care to and from Imaging department; following guidelines for safety and identification.

DCH Standards

• Maintains performance, patient and employee satisfaction and financial standards as outlined in the performance evaluation.
• Performs compliance requirements as outlined in the Employee Handbook.
• Must adhere to the DCH Behavioral Standards including creating positive relationships with patients/families, coworkers, colleagues and with self.
• Requires use of electronic mail, time and attendance software, learning management software and intranet.

Responds timely to all forms of communication.

• Must adhere to all DCH Health System policies and procedures.
• All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent with good perception of order and minute details; self-motivated with the ability to stay focused on repetitive tasks.
• Strong communication, detail oriented, critical thinking, problem solving and customer service skills are essential; quick learner, works at fast pace, expeditious, friendly and courteous to staff and physicians.
• Must be efficient in the use of all office equipment, computer and keyboard operations and related material essential to good patient care and reports any problems when necessary.
• Must be able to read, write legibly, speak, and comprehend English.

WORK CONTEXT

• Interpersonal Relationships

• Contact with others

• Electronic mail

• Frequency of Conflict Situations

• Face-to-Face Discussions

• Responsibility for Outcomes and Results

• Telephone

• Work With Work Group or Team

• Physical Work Conditions

• Awkward Positions

• Exposed to Disease or Infections

• Exposed to Radiation

• Indoors, Environmentally Controlled

• Physical Proximity

• Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body

• Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping or Crawling

• Spend Time Standing

• Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools or Controls

• Spend Time Walking or Running

• Wear Radiation Protection

• Structural Job Characteristics

• Consequence of Error

• Freedom to Make Decisions

• Frequency of Decision Making

• Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results

• Importance of Being Exact or Accurate

PHYSICAL FACTORS

• Physical Abilities

• Dynamic Flexibility

• Extent Flexibility

• Gross Body Coordination

• Gross Body Equilibrium

• Stamina

• Static Strength

• Trunk Strength

• Must be able to perform the duties with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Hearing and vision must be normal or corrected to within normal range.

• Physical presence onsite is essential.

Other Job Factors

• Work Styles

• Adaptability/Flexibility

• Analytical Thinking

• Attention to Detail

• Concern for Others

• Cooperation

• Dependability

• Independence

• Initiative

• Integrity

• Self-Control

• Social Orientation

• Stress Tolerance

• Work Values

• Achievement

• Independence

• Relationships

• Working Conditions