To safely transport patients to and from Radiology by following all safety protocols/processes. To ensure the safe and timely transportation of patients to and from the Radiology Department.
Position Requirements- High School Diploma or equivalent
- BLS is required within 90 days of hire.
- None required. Will train.
- On job training, safe techniques for handling stretchers, wheelchairs, and I.V. poles. Ability to use oxygen tanks for transporting patients. Maintains CPR certification.
- Hospital setting, patient testing areas
- Efficient oral and written communication
- Prolonged standing, walking, bending, stooping and lifting (50lbs)
- Ability to transport patients in wheelchairs or stretcher up to 250 lbs. dependently and independently
- Exercises good judgment
- Checks all request for patient care information. (method of transport, oxygen use, other special instructions)
- Communicates special instruction to technologist(s), such as "Caution Falls Precaution"
- Logs all patients in and out from floor.
- Notifies monitor tech in CCU of patient location when leaving the floor and upon return to floor.
- Properly identifies patients before transporting them.
- Consistently evaluates patient's comfort and pain level before leaving patient in hall.
- Consistently brings patient chart to department for review by technologist/radiologist.
- Regularly cleans wheelchairs and stretchers with disinfectant.
- Strives to maintain the dignity of each patient by ensuring that they are covered at all times during transport.
- Consistently makes sure that we have the proper amount of O2 tanks in our designated area.
- Understands the importance of communicating with nursing floor with IV pump issues.
- Willing to alter schedule and work different shifts to help with coverage.
Skills Required
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Basic Life Support certification within 90 days of hire
- CPR certification maintained
- Efficient oral and written communication skills
- Ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, and lift up to 50 pounds
- Ability to transport patients up to 250 pounds using wheelchairs or stretchers
- Ability to use oxygen tanks during patient transport
- Good judgment
- Willingness to work different shifts and adjust schedule for coverage
What We Do
Williamson Health is a regional healthcare system based in Williamson County, Tennessee, with more than 2,300 employees across more than 30 locations and over 860 physicians and advanced care practitioners. The system provides exceptional healthcare across 60-plus specialties, featuring the flagship Williamson Medical Center, which offers state-of-the-art cardiology, advanced surgical technologies, and comprehensive emergency and inpatient services for both adult and pediatric patients.
