Patient Transporter, Lead

Summary ##### The Patient Transporter, Lead is responsible for the maintenance and quality of patient care within Chesapeake Regional Medical Center. ##### Essential Duties and Responsibilities 1. ##### Establish work assignments for the Patient Transporters. 2. ##### Dispatch Patient Transporters as workflow requires. 3. ##### Perform visual preventative safety inspections and report dangerous department equipment conditions to appropriate personnel. 4. ##### Utilize all assigned functions of the Radiology Information Computer System (EPIC). 5. ##### Adhere to Service Excellence Standards and Expectations at Chesapeake Regional Medical Center. 6. ##### Exhibit excellent customer relations to patients, visitors, physicians, and co-workers. 7. ##### Exhibit courteous communication skills and an ability to work with others, exercising good judgment in performance of job duties. 8. ##### Demonstrate courtesy, compassion, and respect to others in adherence with the hospital's philosophy and policy for promoting positive workplace and customer environments. 9. ##### Work as a team to continuously improve work quality. 10. ##### Confirm patient identification prior to procedure by verbal confirmation on outpatients and identification band on in-patients. ##### Summary of Other Job Duties and Expectations 1. ##### Must demonstrate competence in handling patients from all age groups (pediatrics to geriatrics). 2. ##### Document and alert the Radiology Supervisor/Director of the malfunction of various types of medical equipment used in the performance of job duties. 3. ##### Make recommendations to the Radiology Manager and Director as to additional transport, IV poles, and oxygen equipment needed to operate the department. 4. ##### Make recommendation to nursing staff on how to use proper transport modes for patients. 5. ##### Maintain established department policies, procedures, objectives, and quality improvement programs as well as safety, environmental, and infection control standards. 6. ##### Assist in the interview process with new hires when requested. 7. ##### Assist the Nursing Supervisor in monitoring stock levels and order supplies as needed, staying within the established expense budget. 8. ##### Recognize emergency situations and initiate code procedures and CPR if necessary. 9. ##### Assure proper handling of patient's IV and other medical devices during transport. 10. ##### Assist in the movement of patients to and from wheelchairs, stretchers, beds, and radiographic tables, utilizing safety procedures and correct body mechanics. 11. ##### Clean and initiate repairs as necessary on all transport equipment. 12. ##### Fill oxygen tanks as needed and check oxygen regulators for proper operations prior to use. 13. ##### Utilize proper isolation techniques according to Hospital policy. 14. ##### Utilize Radiology Information System (computer system) to accurately perform all functions assigned. 15. ##### Utilize the Hospital Information System (EPIC) regarding transport. 16. ##### Must be proficient at relaying clinical information quickly and accurately to other medical personnel inside and outside the hospital. 17. ##### Assist patients to and from stretchers, wheelchairs, and radiology equipment to include CT/MRI scanner. 18. ##### Attend in-services, hospital-wide orientations, and other meetings as required. 19. ##### Communicate equipment malfunctions and low inventory levels to the appropriate supervisor. 20. ##### Rotate call as needed. 21. ##### Present self in a positive manner, as reflected by personal attire and etiquette. 22. ##### Demonstrate a commitment to flexible scheduling when necessary to ensure patient care. 23. ##### May be crossed trained as needed. 24. ##### Perform other duties as assigned. ##### Supervisory Responsibilities ##### Reports To: Radiology Manager, though may also be assigned work from the Administrative Director of Radiology. ##### Supervises: Patient Transporters ##### Responsibilities: N/A ##### Qualifications ##### To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. ##### Education and Experience ##### Minimum Required Education: High School diploma or equivalent ##### Preferred Education: N/A ##### Experience ##### 3+ years as a transporter. Preferred dispatch experience. ##### Certificates, Licenses, Registrations ##### Must be BLS certified within 45 days of employment.