Patient Transporter (Internal Transportation), Varied Shifts, per diem in Keene, New Hampshire at Cheshire Medical Center

Responsible for the safe, courteous and timely "patient centered" transport of patients and various forms of clinical information within the campus. Respond to directions in a courteous and professional manner. Utilizes e-DH EPIC system regarding the pick-up, delivery, completion, delays and changes of assignment. Transports patients / visitors of all ages, via wheelchair, stretcher, bed, morgue cart, to and from lobbies, clinical, ancillary, and support departments. Patient name bands must be verified prior to each transport. Functions independently. Escorts ambulatory patients. Performs surface to surface transfer of patients during the transport process as required. Transfers all patients and related items using appropriate equipment including: SLIPP Sheets, Slide Boards, Hover Mat, beds, stretchers, wheelchairs, Hoyer Lifts, and patient room ceiling lifts. Support nursing with "Vented Patients" and respond to outside patient transport requests. Maintain stretchers, stretcher mattresses, and wheelchairs, IV poles and bases, O2 holders, including inventory, preventive maintenance, and cleaning, disinfect, and "make up" stretchers with sheets. Exchange mattresses as requested on floor. Set up traction within the hospital. Maintain, clean and organize traction supplies. Perform traction roundup as necessary. Make requests for new equipment / supplies as necessary. A High-School diploma or equivalent preferred but not required. Previous hospital experience preferred. On the job training provided. BLS (Basic Life Support) Certification within 90 days of hire date and maintained with renewal on bi annual basis. CHT (Certified Healthcare Transporter) within 6 months of hire.

Compensation

Minimum Pay: $17.00

Maximum Pay: $23.35