Local Contract Transporter
Newark, DE
TalentBurst, Inc
5x8 hrs, Flexible

To help with the transport of Patients throughout Christiana Hospital

Black Scrubs

Employee Lots that are located behind the hospital

PRIMARY FUNCTION: To transport patients to appropriate hospital areas. Provides equipment to support patient transport requirements.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Transports patients via stretcher, wheelchair, beds, and specialized vehicles to/from patient care and clinical service areas as directed by dispatchers or schedulers.

Assists clinical personnel in transferring patients to/from transport vehicles.

Assists in care and maintenance of departmental equipment.

Attends educational programs, inservice meetings, and other meets as directed.

Performs assigned work safely, adhering to established departmental safety rules and practices. Reports to supervisor, in a timely manner, any unsafe activities, conditions, hazards, or safety violations that may cause injury to oneself, other employees, patients and visitors.

Performs other related duties as required.

SCOPE, PURPOSE, AND FREQUENCY OF CONTACTS: Frequent contact with patients, patient families, nursing staff, clinical service staff, and departmental personnel in responding to requests for patient transportation and equipment needs.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: Two years of customer service experience. High school diploma preferred An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted. Must be able to obtain BLS certification upon hire.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL, AND ABILITY REQUIREMENTS: Knowledge of hospital departmental locations. Knowledge of basic body mechanics. Knowledge of basic computer skills (email, web education, timekeeping application) Ability to learn departmental policies/procedures. Ability to read and write at a high school level. Ability to use Smart Phones for job assignments. Ability to work in a standing position and walk for long periods of time for the duration of the shift. Ability to maintain good public relations. Ability to maintain a high degree of personal hygiene. Ability to maintain a courteous, service oriented helpful attitude throughout the workday. Ability to be sensitive to the needs of others. Ability to transport patients on transport vehicles with equipment accessories effectively and safely. Ability to maintain confidentiality, especially regarding patients. Ability to exercise judgment and professionalism. Ability to perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation. Ability to follow written and oral instructions. Ability to communicate orally.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Must pass back evaluation examination.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Continuous: standing or walking; pushing and/or pulling - often involving considerable weight; repetitive motion of fingers, hands, wrists, and/or elbows - often involving considerable weight. Intermittent: bending &/or crouching; lifting and/or lowering - occasionally involving considerable weight.

WORKING CONDITIONS: Frequent: Handwashing. Intermittent exposure of skin to dilute cleaning agents. Potential exposure to blood, bodily fluids, and infectious diseases.

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