Patient Transporter in Methuen, Massachusetts at Merrimack Health

JOB SUMMARY:

Assists the health care team in implementing the plan of care.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assists with preparation for patient's discharge (e.g., check belongings, get wheelchair & escort patient out).
• Seeks assistance as needed from appropriate resources and recognizes the need for emergency intervention. Promotes learning for colleagues and self, functions as a preceptor.
• Proactively identifies risk to patient safety and identifies opportunities to reduce medical/health care errors (i.e., appropriate reporting of errors/incidents).
• Identifies ethical issues and reports them to the RN.
• Reports in a timely manner to the primary RN the patient's complaint of pain.
• Transports patients to & from different areas of hospital safely and efficiently.
• Assists the staff in transferring patients to and from stretchers, wheelchairs, etc.
• Maintains and restocks supplies & equipment (e.g., gloves, oxygen tanks, wheelchairs, stretchers, etc.) and precaution carts.
• Reports malfunctioning equipment.
• Supports hourly rounding in the department.
• Incorporates the 4Ps during rounding - Pain, Potty, Positioning, Personal Possessions.
• Assists in maintaining an orderly, clutter-free and clean environment.
• Adheres to Infection Control policies.

Deliver and pick up supplies, meds, labs, etc. to and from other departments

EDUCATION AND RELATED EXPERIENCE:

Required:

• American Red Cross BLS certification required. Certification training will be provided during orientation if not already achieved.

Preferred:

• HS Diploma or equivalent preferred.