Patient Transporter - Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System : Job Details

Job DescriptionThe Patient Transporter transports patients to specific areas of the hospital. Relies on establish guidelines to accomplish tasks. Works under close supervision. A vital member of the Surgical Services Department who provides ancillary support to both the professional anesthesia personnel and surgery team. The attendant will check equipment, order/stock supplies, drugs and equipment to facilitate departmental functions.ResponsibilitiesJob Duties

Maintain and protect confidentiality regarding all aspects of patient care.

Identifies the patient verbally and by armband.

Provides age appropriate patient care.

Assists patients to and from stretchers.

Transports patients to holding, and assists with transports to OR and PACU in a safe and timely manner.

Assists nursing staff with prepping and positioning.

Orients patient and family to the holding room.

Able to assess and communicate if a patient is unable to be transported.

Utilizes a collaborative interdisciplinary process to provide support to all members in the OR to provide appropriate patient/family education.

Reports changes in the patients condition during transportation or before and notifies holding nurse.

Performs minor repair on equipment/instrument in accordance to schematic/verbal instructions.

Demonstrates a working knowledge of all equipment; maintains equipment in safe and proper working condition through correct use.

Performs any of the following tasks utilizing aseptic technique: open sterile supplies, aid in gowning, set up a D&C.

Shares the responsibility of general departmental duties with all OR team members, including but not limited to the following: participates in general cleaning maintains par levels of anesthesia supplies and medications cleans and resupplies anesthesia and epidural carts shares responsibility of maintaining appropriate inventory levels and restocking restocks warmer with blankets, irrigation and IV fluids maintains appropriate par levels on non-chargeable stock cart

Participates in the orientation of new hires.

Serves as a resource for physicians and other departments.

Assists with monitoring QI critical indicators and monthly equipment checks.

Assists other team members in cleaning and preparing OR between cases in a timely manner and at the end of the schedule.

Provides for patients safety by locking bed, raising siderails during transport, protecting IV tubing, keeping OR hallways free from clutter.

Observing and reporting malfunctioning OR and anesthesia equipment to Biomedical.

Conduct and Communication Skills

Observes and enforces departmenthospital policy concerning no smoking, telephone usage, dress code and other rules governing conduct while at work.

Appropriately identifies self to others (i.e. patients, patients family, staff, physicians, etc.)

Accepts responsibility for action and omissions. Is responsive to identified need for change.

Willing to adjust personal schedule to meet hospital staffing needs when requested (including weekends and holidays).

Reports to department on time and prepared to begin assigned duties.

Provides proper notification and advance notice for absence or tardiness and takes corrective action to prevent recurrences.

Supports and encourages a harmonious working relationship within the department, other disciplines, and departments. Promotes an environment for an interdisciplinary team approach to achieve the mission/goals of the hospital. Motivates staff in a positive manner.

Self-motivated; performs job duties utilizing effective time management. Seeks additional work as time permits.

Seeks guidance about questionable or uncertain situations.

Demonstrates cost conscious attitude toward staffing, supplies, and departmental function.

Obtains and uses information to improve patient outcomes and individual and hospital performance. Maintains interdepartmental communication through utilization of available resources.

Follows established hospital guidelines with regards to appropriate access of information.

Utilizes hospital and/or departmental manuals appropriately (i.e. Safety Manual, MSDS Manual, Policy & Procedure Manuals, etc.)

Respects each patients rights and conducts business relationships with patients and the public in an ethical manner. (i.e. confidentiality, privacy, security, preferences, etc.)

Reflects the hospitals values and a sensitivity to the hospitals ethical and compliance principles in his/her daily activities.

Able to institute and follow policy and procedures as related to ethical issues.

Follows appropriate channels of communication to effectively express ideas, issues, concerns, suggestions, and questions.

Professional Development

Attends required in-services.

Attends and participates in a minimum of 3/4ths of departmental meetings

Meets hospital wide and department specific educational requirements.

Participates in hospital wide and department specific Performance Improvement projects. Makes suggestions to improve department or hospital wide performance.

Identifies self or department improvement needs and seeks appropriate resources.

Maintains a safe, functional, and effective environment for patients, staff members, and other individuals in the hospital.

Responds to Emergency Preparedness Plan according to hospital policy. (i.e. Code Blue, Code Red, Code White, etc.)

Knowledgeable of location and use of emergency response equipment (i.e. fire extinguishers, fire alarms, crash carts, etc.)

Maintains a safe and orderly work area. Cleans equipment as needed.

Maintains equipment in safe and proper working condition through correct use and appropriate notification of malfunction.

When indicated, completes occurrence reports in a timely manner.

Applies appropriate ergonomic principles to reduce the potential for job related injuries.

Can implement all policies and procedures to identify and reduce the risks of acquiring and transmitting infections among patients, employees, and others.

Maintains a current Employee Health screening status as per hospital policy.

QualificationsEducation: High School diploma or equivalent.Special Skills: Good verbal communication skills and ability to work with others as a team.About UsThe Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System is a leading health care innovator in Louisiana and Mississippi. We bring together outstanding clinicians, the most advanced technology and leading research to ensure that our patients receive the highest quality and safest care possible.This commitment is grounded in a history that is more than 100 years old, but reflected today by our strategic vision of transforming healthcare through superior performance and excellent patient care.In the last fiscal year, Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System had:

• 1,747 Licensed Beds
• 65,322 Discharges
• 44,592 OR Procedures
• 10,827 Full Time Employees
• 331,360 Inpatient Days
• 1,915 Active Medical Staff
• 229,296 Emergency Visits

As a nonprofit, mission-focused Catholic healthcare ministry, we give special attention to our citizens who are most in need. During the most recent fiscal year, we provided more than $39 million in unreimbursed care and community support to the underprivileged.Our health system is one of the largest in Louisiana, with hospitals, clinics and physicians located throughout Louisiana and in Mississippi. In fact, we provide care to almost half of Louisiana's citizens, and serve in Mississippi's largest metropolitan area. Because of our size and the partnerships we have with other local organizations, we are able to pool our resources and share cost and service efficiencies and learn from each other, thereby accelerating our ability to improve care and solve challenges.Since our founding in Monroe, Louisiana in 1911, we have been blessed by the guidance of the Franciscan Sisters. Through their guidance and steadfast example, we have committed to assure that we perpetuate their healing ministry for another hundred years. It is a noble purpose we strive to fulfill every day.Headquartered in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, we serve patients across Louisiana and Mississippi through a network of hospitals, clinics, physicians, elderly housing and integrated information system. Our health system has partnered with the State of Louisiana as it transforms its healthcare delivery system. The partnership includes inpatient acute care and primary care delivery in Baton Rouge and Bogalusa.Following in the footsteps of our founders, the Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady, our team members and physicians are called to provide high quality care and compassion to all people, especially those most in need.As we look to the future of our healthcare ministry, we chart our course by going where we are called.