Transporter - 24 Hours/NIGHT

• High school diploma or equivalent required

• Non-Violent Crisis Intervention training (MOAB or equivalent) required within three (3) months of hire

• Demonstrated strong interpersonal skills required

• Demonstrated basic computer skills required

• Demonstrated good judgment required; demonstrated ability to interpret and adhere to both verbal and written instructions required

• Three (3) to six (6) months Transporter experience preferred

• Availability to work weekends, and holidays required

SHIFT: Monday - Friday 10:00pm-6:30am with rotating weekends & holidays

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Use proper body mechanics to transport patients and equipment to all areas of the hospital.

• Transport and lift bodies into the morgue.

• Transport blood to the floors as requested.

• With, or without, nursing personnel, transfer patients onto and/or off beds, wheelchairs, and stretchers during patient transport.

• Change oxygen tanks and maintain proper number of oxygen tanks in each unit.

• Ensure proper IV positioning; make minor body adjustments and reset IV accordingly during patient transport.

• Monitor patients requiring one to one observation, reporting change(s) in conditions and needs, and care as supervisor indicates.

• Respond to security and life safety issues as needed.

• Process incoming and outgoing mail and packages using a variety of delivery companies including, but not limited to, United States Postal Service, United Parcel Service and Federal Express.

• Process and track packages using UPS computer.

• Process outgoing letters using an automated mailing machine. Maintain related records and track charges by printing reports.

• Prepare special mailings with Postal Service, i.e. First Class, Pre-sort and Third-Class Bulk Mailings. Complete necessary forms, sort and set up mailing for proper classification.

• Sort interoffice memoranda and doctor's reports and distribute them to the proper locations.

• Adhere to strict confidentiality guidelines.

• Maintain established hospital and departmental policies and procedures, objectives, confidentiality, quality improvement program, compliance, safety, infection control, and environmental standards.

• Maintain professional growth and development through attendance at seminars, workshops, conferences or in-services, professional affiliations, or journals to stay abreast of current trends in field of expertise.

• Meet annual competency and retraining requirements.

• Attend meetings as required.