Support Staff I PRN

To safely transport patients to and from Radiology by following all safety protocols/processes. To ensure the safe and timely transportation of patients to and from the Radiology Department. ### Position Requirements - High School Diploma or equivalent - BLS is required within 90 days of hire. - None required. Will train. - On job training, safe techniques for handling stretchers, wheelchairs, and I.V. poles. Ability to use oxygen tanks for transporting patients. Maintains CPR certification. - Hospital setting, patient testing areas - Efficient oral and written communication - Prolonged standing, walking, bending, stooping and lifting (50lbs) - Ability to transport patients in wheelchairs or stretcher up to 250 lbs. dependently and independently - Exercises good judgment ### Key Results - Checks all request for patient care information. (method of transport, oxygen use, other special instructions) - Communicates special instruction to technologist(s), such as "Caution Falls Precaution" - Logs all patients in and out from floor. - Notifies monitor tech in CCU of patient location when leaving the floor and upon return to floor. - Properly identifies patients before transporting them. - Consistently evaluates patient's comfort and pain level before leaving patient in hall. - Consistently brings patient chart to department for review by technologist/radiologist. - Regularly cleans wheelchairs and stretchers with disinfectant. - Strives to maintain the dignity of each patient by ensuring that they are covered at all times during transport. - Consistently makes sure that we have the proper amount of O2 tanks in our designated area. - Understands the importance of communicating with nursing floor with IV pump issues. - Willing to alter schedule and work different shifts to help with coverage.