TRANSPORTER - PATIENT TRANSPORTATION
Full Time
Fayetteville, NC 28304
Posted
Job description
Work Type: FULL TIME
Work Schedule: VARIABLE
Location: CAPE FEAR VALLEY MEDICAL CENTER
Position Summary:
Accurately and efficiently transports patients, wheelchairs stretchers and traction equipment to and from the nursing units, and ancillary departments. Uses transport equipment correctly ensuring safety measures is adhered to. Cleans repairs and maintains equipment for operability. Supports the philosophy of nursing to provide better patient care. Performs duties and responsibilities in a manner consistent with the mission, values and vision of Cape Fear Health System.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
At least 1-year experience in patient transportation services and prior hospital experience preferred. Must meet and maintain the requirements of a healthcare transporter. Must be able to meet requirements for CPR for Healthcare Provider, Nonviolent Crises Intervention (NCI) training and Restraints, Seclusion and Safety devices. Must identify, understand, and be able to regulate flow meter on E-Cylinder. Must be able to discharge/transfer patients and maneuver wheelchairs and stretchers with patients, including post mortem transport. Some heavy lifting may be required. Must be able to manipulate and monitor transport equipment, which often accompanies patients. Must be able to assume awkward positions. Must be able to display exemplary customer service skills. Must have good problem solving skills, organizational skills, flexibility, strong interpersonal skills, and ability to quickly assess situations and respond promptly and appropriately. Ability to care to pediatric, adolescent, adult, bariatric, and geriatric patients. Mandatories and competencies must be completed within the 90-day probationary period. Demonstrated competency with respect to the age specific physiological, developmental and spiritual needs of the patients typically served.
Required Education, Licenses, and Certifications:
- High School Diploma or GED
- BASIC LIFE SUPPORT
Preferred Education, Licenses, and Certifications:
Other Information:
Ability to move within assigned areas and throughout the medical center, and detached buildings as necessary. May require moderate to heavy lifting. Ability to stand, walk and/or bend for prolonged periods of time. Speech, visual and auditory acuity is essential for communication. Position may involve skin, eye, mucous membrane, or parenteral contact with blood.
About Cape Fear Valley Health System
For exceptional healthcare come to Cape Fear Valley Health - where caring employees provide exceptional healthcare to all our patients. At Cape Fear Valley Health, our goal is to improve the quality of every life we touch. To achieve that, our doctors, nurses and staff are committed to excellence in every aspect of the healthcare process. Our values of patient-centeredness, integrity, innovation, teamwork, diversity, and accountability help us create a better experience for every patient, every time. At Cape Fear Valley, our employees and physicians proudly serve a seven-county region of southeastern North Carolina, including Fayetteville, Fort Bragg, Hope Mills, Raeford, Lumberton, Elizabethtown, Clinton, Lillington, Dunn and beyond. Our medical facilities include Cape Fear Valley Medical Center, Highsmith-Rainey Specialty Hospital, Cape Fear Valley Rehabilitation Center, Behavioral Health Care, Bladen County Hospital, Hoke Hospital, Central Harnett Hospital, Betsy Johnson Hospital, as well as several medical offices and specialty clinics spread throughout the Cape Fear region. Since 2017, we have had a graduate medical education program that is home to more than 180 residents and fellows who participate in nine areas of concentration, including Internal medicine, emergency medicine, OB/GYN, general surgery, transitional year, psychiatry, podiatry, cardiology, and child adolescent psychiatry.
Screening Requirements: Drug Screen, Background Check, License and Employment reference verification.
Cape Fear Valley Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity
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