Patient Transporter

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GENERAL DUTIES

Responsible for maintaining patient safety at all times while in the company of the patient :

• Safely and professionally transports patient without incident to units, testing areas, and area on campus.
• Remains with discharged patients until their ride arrives for pick-up. Transports patients to the discharge center during the hours of operations.
• Lifts the bed rails up and places the nurse call button near the patient after placing the patient back in bed.
• Utilizes proper body mechanics when lifting, pulling or pushing patients to avoid injury or damage to the patients.
• Keeps patients informed and gives periodic updates, as appropriate.
• Within the scope of position, positively contributes to organizational goal of patient throughput.
• Delivers medical items to the nursing units at the request of the House Supervisor such as pumps, I.V poles or special beds in a timely manner.
• Escorts visitors, patients, or other staff members to other appropriate areas of the hospital.

Financial Stability :

Performance Improvement :

Customer Service :

Attends department functions to ensure that all needed information and skills are reviewed and updated :

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

WORK SHIFT :

Evenings (United States of America)

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Our people make health happen. While our NOLA roots run deep, our branches are the vessels that carry our mission of bringing the best possible care to every person and parish in Louisiana and beyond and put a little more heart and soul into healthcare along the way. Celebrating authenticity, originality, equity, inclusion and a little "come on in" attitude is the foundation of LCMC Health's culture of everyday extraordinary

About University Medical Center

University Medical Center, a world class academic medical center in LCMC Health's incredible community of care, is the largest medical training center for healthcare professionals in Louisiana and has long served as the region's safety net hospital for poor and underserved communities for 300+. Learn more about University Medical Center's legacy and our vision of becoming the epicenter of medical care, education, and research.

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LCMC Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

The above job summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this work. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. LCMC Health reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs as necessary.

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