Transporter
DCH Health System
Date: 2 days ago
City: Tuscaloosa, AL
Contract type: Full time
He/she is responsible for transporting patients to and from designated areas. Assists imaging services staff in patient care.
Physical Abilities
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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
- 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.
- 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
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