<p>Position#Summary Provides safe and efficient transport for assigned patients and patient related items throughout the hospital in a courteous and professional manner thus enhancing patient satisfaction. Primary Position Responsibilities 1. Transports patients and patient related items as dispatched in a safe and efficient manner following the protocols established by the hospital and its departments. 2. Keeps the Dispatcher informed of transport delays in the event a reassignment is necessary in order to maintain an efficient workflow throughout the department.# 3. Ensures the transport of a patient is accompanied by an SBAR and reviews the SBAR for transport specific information (e.g. O2, aspiration risk, fall risk, etc.) 4. Follows Infection Prevention protocols by washing in/washing out as appropriate (i.e. alcohol or soap/water), as well as properly disinfecting, cleaning and storing equipment at the completion of a transport. 5. Verifies patient ID utilizing two patient identifiers one of which is checking the patient#s wrist band before commencing a transport. 6. Ensures serviceability of transport equipment by inspecting wheelchairs and stretchers prior to use. Completes and attaches a #Red Tag# in the event of a need for equipment repair. Informs the Dispatcher that equipment was Red Tagged. # Qualifications Minimum Education: Required: None Preferred: High School Diploma or Equivalent Minimum Years of Experience (Amount, Type and Variation): Required: None Preferred: None License, Registry or Certification: Required: Current American Heart Association CPR certification is required# Preferred: None Knowledge, Skills and/or Abilities: Required: None Preferred: Prior hospital experience in a similar role or prior experience in a position affecting customer satisfaction. Detail oriented, good sense of direction, time and task flexibility working under general supervision.</p> <p>Position Summary</p> <p>Provides safe and efficient transport for assigned patients and patient related items throughout the hospital in a courteous and professional manner thus enhancing patient satisfaction.</p> <p>Primary Position Responsibilities</p> <ol> <li> <p>Transports patients and patient related items as dispatched in a safe and efficient manner following the protocols established by the hospital and its departments.</p> </li><li> <p>Keeps the Dispatcher informed of transport delays in the event a reassignment is necessary in order to maintain an efficient workflow throughout the department.</p> </li><li> <p>Ensures the transport of a patient is accompanied by an SBAR and reviews the SBAR for transport specific information (e.g. O2, aspiration risk, fall risk, etc.)</p> </li><li> <p>Follows Infection Prevention protocols by washing in/washing out as appropriate (i.e. alcohol or soap/water), as well as properly disinfecting, cleaning and storing equipment at the completion of a transport.</p> </li><li> <p>Verifies patient ID utilizing two patient identifiers one of which is checking the patient's wrist band before commencing a transport.</p> </li><li> <p>Ensures serviceability of transport equipment by inspecting wheelchairs and stretchers prior to use. Completes and attaches a "Red Tag" in the event of a need for equipment repair. Informs the Dispatcher that equipment was Red Tagged.</p> </li></ol> <p>Qualifications</p> <p>Minimum Education:</p> <p>Required:</p> <p>None</p> <p>Preferred:</p> <p>High School Diploma or Equivalent</p> <p>Minimum Years of Experience (Amount, Type and Variation):</p> <p>Required:</p> <p>None</p> <p>Preferred:</p> <p>None</p> <p>License, Registry or Certification:</p> <p>Required:</p> <p>Current American Heart Association CPR certification is required</p> <p>Preferred:</p> <p>None</p> <p>Knowledge, Skills and/or Abilities:</p> <p>Required:</p> <p>None</p> <p>Preferred:</p> <p>Prior hospital experience in a similar role or prior experience in a position affecting customer satisfaction. Detail oriented, good sense of direction, time and task flexibility working under general supervision.</p>