• Transporter

    Covenant Health Inc. (Lenoir City, TN)


    Overview

     

    Transporter

     

    Full Time, 72 Hours Per Pay Period, Day Shift

    Fort Loudoun Medical Center Overview:

    Fort Loudoun Medical Center is equipped with a team of more than 200 doctors in more than 29 specialty areas. Our 87,000-square-foot hospital features advanced technology, including state-of-the-art Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), Computerized Tomography (CT), Ultrasound, Diagnostic X-Rays and Women’s Imaging Services, as well as Nuclear Medicine technology unique to our surrounding counties. The physicians, staff and volunteers of Fort Loudoun Medical Center are dedicated to providing excellent care to every patient, every time.

    Position Summary:

    Functions as a direct patient caregiver performing tasks to assist registered nurses. Performs hands-on care, assistance with ADL’s and specified technical tasks for a group of patients under the supervision of the Team Leader.

     

    Recruiter:Erin Wood ||[email protected]

    Responsibilities

    + Transports patients to and from destinations. Accommodates varying degrees of complexity such as the use of oxygen, proper isolation precautions, CPR, lifting and transfer techniques, etc., along with the effective use of equipment such as wheelchairs, stretchers, and beds.

    + Monitors and utilizes the patient flow board for assignments.

    + Performs defined safety protocols (i.e. double identification, various isolation procedures, equipment maintenance and cleaning, etc.).

    + Maintains open lines of communication between patients, family, physicians, peers, and leadership.

    + Follows policies, procedures, and safety standards. Completes required education assignments annually. Works toward achieving goals and objectives, and participates in quality improvement initiatives as requested.

    + Perform other duties as assigned or requested.

    Qualifications

    Minimum Education:

    None specified; will accept any combination of formal education and/or prior work experience sufficient to demonstrate possession of the knowledge, skill and ability needed to perform the essential tasks of the job, typically such as would be equivalent to a high school diploma or GED. Preference may be given to individuals possessing a HS diploma or GED.

    Minimum Experience:

    None

    Licensure Requirement:

    CPR required

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    Job Title TRANSPORTER

    ID 4363177

    Facility Fort Loudon Medical Center

     

    Department Name RADIOLOGY DIAGNOSTIC