Central Transport Assoc GSAM

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Department: 11598 Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital - Patient Transport Status: Full time Benefits Eligible: Yes Hou rs Per Week: 40 Schedule Details/Additional Information: 9:00 am to 5:30 pm with rotating weekends. Pay Range $18.85 - $28.30 Major Responsibilities: Transporters are responsible for providing and maintaining a safe environment for themselves, the patient, and their co-workers by following established policies and procedures. 1)Contact telemetry at time of move and completion. 2)Be able to complete CPR if needed. 3)Attends department, hospital and Advocate educations and meetings. 4)Uses correct body mechanics/lifting techniques when transferring patients. Obtains transfer assistance as needed. 5)Cleans soiled equipment after each use to avoid spread of disease. Completes more thorough cleaning as needed. 6)Demonstrates knowledge of the cognitive and sensory needs and abilities of pediatric and geriatric patients as revealed through departmental competency assessment activities and applies this knowledge when giving instructions, explanations to these patients as revealed by direct observation and patient feedback. 7)Uses proper three patient identifier for patient safety. Reports safety hazards to management 8)Follows Bloodbourne Pathogens, Infection Control , and universal Precaution Policies. Washes hands and wears PPE appropriately. Follows Dress Code. Care of Environment 1)Stocks supplies, linens, etc. daily. Orders supplies as necessary. Retrieves physical beds as appropriate and delivers them to the designated OR suites 2)Cleans patient carts and PACU bedside monitoring equipment in a timely and comprehensive manner. 3)Maintains a clean and orderly environment that is welcoming and convenient to customers. Work assignments are to be completed as efficiently as possible by the transporter in order to meet the workload demands and better accommodate patient needs and additional requests for service. Properly performs patient transports. 1)Follows oxygen usage guidelines as set by the hospital. 2)Communicates problems related to the patient's condition to the nurse. 3)Prepares the patient for transport while waiting for nursing assistance. Receives hand off from the nurse to ensure safe patient transport. 4)Works independently and utilizes the appropriate resources to maintain efficient operations. 5)Assist co-workers with lifting patients and provides any other help to make the transport safe and efficient. 6)Assures that all PACU Phase I documents are present in the patient's chart prior to transporting them from PACU. Transporters will assists the patient/guest with service issues/problems by providing excellent customer service through established guest service techniques. Serves as a resource to patients, family members, and other hospital personnel. Maintains courtesy and a professional demeanor. 1)Inquires if the patient needs any assistance of additional comfort measures. Uses age appropriate measures. Offers extra blankets, pillows/comfort measures as needed. 2)Appropriately greets the patient and/or guest. Knocks on door prior to entering. 3)Consistently uses AIDET; appropriately introducing him/herself to the patient, explaining the purpose for their interaction and the patient's intended destination. Appropriately converses with tehpatient during the transportation phase providing a friendly atmosphere, recognizing the needs and behavior of a variety of age groups. 4)Provides the patient/guest directions and if necessary takes the individual to the desired destination. 5)Refers the patient/guest on to the appropriate personnel who can be of more assistance and help resolve the given situation. 6)Familiar with all locations of the hospital and campus. 7)Converses with patients and guests and provides a friendly atmosphere to keep the patient's spirits up. 8)Accompanies the patient at all times. Hands off patient appropriately. Transporter has the ability to operate equipment safely and efficiently for the benefit and comfort of the patient. Identifies broken equipment and removes it from circulation. 1)Uses and maintains equipment in proper operating order. 2)Notifies management of safety issues related to equipment. Aware of the potential risks and safety hazards from the use of the equipment. 3)Identifies any broken piece of equipment used by the Transportation Department and labels it for repair. 4)Completes training and demonstrates skills in operating a wheelchair, bed, and cart, safely and efficiently according to established policies and procedures. 5)Cleans soiled equipment with approved cleaning solution for continued use with other patients. 6)Utilizes communication tools appropriately and communicates to dispatchers and healthcare providers to update status and information. Work assignments are documented with all the necessary information as accurately as possible. Documentation is compiled and necessary for future department

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