Job Location : Raleigh,NC, USA
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Location: Duke Raleigh Hospital, a Campus of Duke University Hospital
Raleigh, North Carolina
Work Shift: 7:00am-7:30pn (Two 12 hour shifts)
Occupational Summary
Perform a variety of activities related to the transportation of patients, specimens and equipment. Greet and assist patients and visitors at hospital and clinics as directed.
Work Performed
Transport patients to and from clinical, ancillary and support areas directed. Requested. employees. Perform other related duties incidental to the work via wheelchair, stretcher or van service as requested to include transport of patients with oxygen tanks, intravenous pumps, drips and special equipment. Assist clinical personnel in transferring patients to and from beds, wheelchairs or stretcher as Assist people in and out of vehicles and escort or transport them to and from hospital lobby: carry luggage, open doors and obtain messenger service for the transportation of people to other hospital locations. Approach, greet and offer assistance and direction to customers entering the hospital. Assist in the loading and unloading of patients onto ambulances and vans during periods of PRT non-service. Collect specimens, orders, requisitions and equipment and deliver items to appropriate destinations. hospital lobby and entrance. Assist in maintaining order and cleanliness. Assist nursing staff with removal of expired bodies from units and transport to morgue. Participates in the training. Ensure patient is properly identified before transporting. Ensure equipment is clean and working properly. May transport to the OR, assist in room turnover and confirm OR packet is signed. Confirm method of transport and special needs. Attend educational programs as described here in.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Requires good verbal communication skills to interact with patient, required. families' doctors and clinical staff. Ability to follow oral andwritten instructions. Requires much walking, lifting and physical exertion. Operation of machines and equipment. Ability to lift, push or pull 100-200 pounds. Requires full range of motion. The ability to transport patients to various hospital locations is also
Level Characteristics
N/A
Minimum Qualifications
Education
Work requires the ability to follow and provide instructions to the public generally equivalent to a high school education.
Experience
No experience required.
Degrees, Licensures, Certifications
BCLS certification must be maintained/completed by the end of the orientation period. A valid North Carolina driver's license may also be required.
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