Patient Transporter
Townsen Memorial Hospital is an accredited network of facilities with an emphasis on emergency care, outpatient surgery, and diagnostics and imaging. Our core mission is to provide compassionate, evidence-based patient care to those we serve. At Townsen Memorial, we encompass diversity, dignity, and inclusiveness as a reflection of our core values. Townsen Memorial is committed to driving cutting edge healthcare to our patients, our communities and each other.
Townsen Memorial Surgery Center in Kingwood, TX is hiring a part-time Patient Transporter. The Patient Transporter is responsible for providing transportation services to patients who need to be moved to and from various units at the Surgical Center. The incumbent is also responsible for the equipment (wheelchairs and stretchers) used to transport patients. The position works independently and as part of a team.
Essential Functions
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Compensation to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.
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Townsen Memorial Surgery Center in Kingwood, TX is hiring a part-time Patient Transporter. The Patient Transporter is responsible for providing transportation services to patients who need to be moved to and from various units at the Surgical Center. The incumbent is also responsible for the equipment (wheelchairs and stretchers) used to transport patients. The position works independently and as part of a team.
Essential Functions
- Transport patients to and from units and various therapy/laboratory areas while ensuring patient safety, comfort, and
- Follow directives provided by clinical staff regarding the transport request (i.e., proper head elevation, oxygen
- level, etc.)
- Check two patient identifiers (i.e., wristband, birthdate, etc.) to confirm the correct patient is being transported
- Follow proper positioning techniques for patients in mode of transport (e.g., wheelchair footrests supporting feet) while
- Observe the patient's condition and that of patient care equipment during the transport and report occurrence of patient
- Manage transportation equipment, making sure it is available when needed by utilizing
- Clean equipment in accordance with Infectious Disease Control policy
- Reports equipment defects and safety hazards to supervisor or Nurse Manager
- Perform other duties as assigned
- Work collaboratively and communicate effectively (written and orally) with a wide variety of individuals including hospital
- Must possess excellent interpersonal, conflict resolution, and problem-solving skills while working in a fast-paced
- Endure high levels of physical activity (walk, lift, push, pull, stand, etc.) frequently throughout work shift
- Understand and use proper patient-care principles and practices
- Work independently and utilize efficient time management skills
- Project positive image of TMH and the services provided
- High School Diploma or GED
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Compensation to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.
Job Posted by ApplicantPro
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