Patient Transporter (Tuesday-Saturday 2:00pm to 10:30pm)

Company: Parkland Health and Hospital System (PHHS)
Location: Dallas
Posted on: November 10, 2024

Job Description:

Interested in a career with both meaning and growth? Whether your abilities are in direct patient care or one of the many other areas of healthcare administration and support, everyone at Parkland works together to fulfill our mission: the health and well-being of individuals and communities entrusted to our care. By joining Parkland, you become part of a diverse healthcare legacy that's served our community for more than 125 years. Put your skills to work with us, seek opportunities to learn and join a talented team where patient care is more than a job. It's our passion.Primary PurposeTransports patients around PHHS by wheelchair or stretcher to ensure patient's safety.Education* None.Experience* Prefer 6 months of experience in healthcare and/or customer service.Certification/Registration/Licensure* Must have current CPR-Heartsaver course completion card within 90 days of hire and/orplacement from one of the following:* American Heart Association* American Red Cross Rescuer* Military Training NetworkSkills or Special Abilities* Must be able to read and write.* Must have very strong interpersonal skills and the ability to represent Parkland in a positivemanner.* Must exhibit caring, service-oriented behaviors toward people encountered and be able to defuseemotionally charged situations.* Must be able to apply sound judgement toward satisfying a variety of questions and problemsfrom patients and visitors.* Must be able to follow both oral and written directions.* Must be able to communicate effectively with patients, nurses, physicians and other hospitalpersonnel.* Must have basic math skills.* Must complete within 90 days of hire and/or placement a Preventative Back Injury & Proper LiftTechnique class and demonstrate proficiency.Responsibilities1. Safely transports patients via stretcher or wheelchair to departments/areas of PHHS to helpsafeguard patients while on the campus. May include the transport of supplies and belongingsduring discharges within set standards.2. Assists in the transport of critical care patients in unison with the appropriate clinical staff i.e.transport patient from ICU to Radiology.3. Maintains a positive working relationship with other area of hospital, nurses, physicians and otherParkland staff in order to facilitate effective communication.4. Identifies ways to improve work processes and improve customer satisfaction. Makesrecommendations to supervisor and implements and monitors results as appropriate in support ofthe overall goals and mission of Parkland.5. Stays abreast of the latest developments in customer service by attending in-houseseminars/workshops and reading internal publications. Integrates knowledge gained into currentwork practices.6. Maintains knowledge of applicable rules, regulations, policies, laws and guidelines that impact thePatient Transportation area. Develops effective internal controls that promote adherence toapplicable state/federal laws, and the program requirements of accreditation agencies andfederal, state, and private health plans. Seeks advice and guidance as necessary to ensureproper understanding.Job Accountabilities1. Identifies ways to improve work processes and improve customer satisfaction. Makesrecommendations to supervisor, implements, and monitors results as appropriate in support of theoverall goals of the department and Parkland.2. Stays abreast of the latest developments, advancements, and trends in the field by attendingseminars/workshops, reading professional journals, actively participating in professionalorganizations, and/or maintaining certification or licensure. Integrates knowledge gained intocurrent work practices.3. Maintains knowledge of applicable rules, regulations, policies, laws and guidelines that impact thearea. Develops effective internal controls designed to promote adherence with applicable laws,accreditation agency requirements, and federal, state, and private health plans. Seeks advice andguidance as needed to ensure proper understanding.Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Essential Functions WorksheetPhysical Requirements A: Do the major activities of the job include any of the following?Requirement Weight (Lbs) How Often Doing WhatCarrying 180 Daily Providing wheelchair assistanceHolding 180 Daily Providing wheelchair assistancePulling 400 Daily Transporting inpatients on stretchers orin wheelchairsPushing 400 Daily Transporting inpatients on stretchers orin wheelchairsLifting 300 Daily Providing wheelchair assistancePhysical Requirements B: Do the major activities of the job include any of the following?Requirement How Long (Hrs/Day) How Often Doing WhatSitting 0.5 Daily Desk, stoolStanding 7.5 Daily Transporting, assisting othersBending .10 Daily Checking non-functional wheelchairsWalking 7.5 Daily TransportingSquatting (knees bent, weight on feet) .5 Daily Assisting patientsPhysical Requirements C: Do the major activities of the job include any of the following?Requirement How Often Doing WhatFiling Daily PaperworkSorting Daily Wheelchair requestsTyping Daily Use of computer-based tracking systemWriting (by hand) Daily Maintaining information, taking messages Physical Requirements D: Do the major activities of the job include:Use Of Yes/No If Yes, Describe UseTools NoTelephone Yes Communicating with othersEquipment or machinery (includingmedical, office and mechanicaletc.)Yes Wheelchairs, stretchers, PC, fax, copierDriving a vehicle NoPhysical Requirements E: On what types of surface are the major activities of the job performed?Level Surface YesSlippery Surface NoSloping Surface NoUnstable Surface NoUneven Terrain NoOther (specify)Physical Requirements F: Does the job require any of the following?Finger Dexterity YesClose Work NoGood Vision YesGood Color Vision Yes Good Hearing YesSpeaking YesCommunications Requirements A: What types of communication are required of the job?Type How Long (Hrs/Day) Doing WhatWriting 1 Writing notesSpeaking 8 Communicating with othersHearing 8 Communicating with othersCognitive or Mental Requirements A: What type of cognitive or mental requirements are needed?Requirement How Long (Hrs/Day)Reading .25Composing letters and/or reports .10Simple arithmetic (add/subtract/multiply/divide) .10Working Environment A: Where are the major activities of the job carried out?Requirement How Long (Hrs/Day)Indoors 8At a desk or bench 2Working Environment B: Under what conditions is the job performed?Requirement How Long (Hrs/Day)Mechanical hazards .01Explosive hazards .01Radiation hazards .01Chemical hazards 7.5Blood and/or body fluids .01Sharps hazards .01Skin irritants .01Respiratory irritants .01Infectious Disease exposure 7.5Parkland Health and Hospital System prohibits discrimination based on age (40 or over), race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, disability, national origin, marital status, political belief, or veteran status.As part of our commitment to our patients and employees' wellness, Parkland Health is a tobacco and smoke-free campus.

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