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Transporter
HM Texas Medical Center - Dunn Tower
Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 4 days ago
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About the role
- At Houston Methodist, the Transporter position is responsible for transporting acute, intensive and critical care patients in a timely manner by wheelchair, transcart, stretcher or bed.
- The Transporter position moves inpatients and outpatients to diagnostic testing and therapeutic areas, clinics, physician's offices, admissions and discharges throughout the complex.
- This position will assist with preventing patient falls by retrieving the Hover Mat/Jack, lifting and moving the patient to a stretcher and transporting the patient back to his/her room.
Responsibilities
- BLS - Basic Life Support or Instructor (AHA) - American Heart Association within 90 days
Requirements
- The Transporter position must be able to communicate appropriately and work closely with nursing staff and co-workers.
- High School diploma or equivalent education (examples include:
- GED, verification of homeschool equivalency, partial or full completion of post-secondary education, etc.) preferred
Nice to have
- One year of customer service, patient transportation or nursing aid experience preferred
- American Heart Association within 90 days
- Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, family members and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles
- Demonstrates working knowledge of stretchers, wheelchairs, mobility of IV pump or IVs and beds as they relate to safety measures
- Demonstrates a working knowledge of isolation, infection control and safety procedures.
- Practices universal precautions at all times when assisting patients
- Communicates to both Nursing, Imaging and other departments as to any delays.
- Participates as a team player with nursing, ancillary staff and coworkers for moving the patient to tests, treatments and procedures.
Benefits
- Two of Houston Methodist's primary academic affiliates are among the nation's leading health care organizations: Weill Cornell Medicine and New York-Presbyterian Hospital.
Company info
- Interacts positively and effectively with patients and guests, as well as internal customers.
Equal opportunity
- Equal Opportunity Employer.
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