Overview

Job Summary:

Demonstrates through behavior Decatur Morgan Hospital’s mission, vision and values.  Provide patient escort services within the hospital for the Outpatient Surgery Department. Cooperates and communicates well with all health team members to maintain the highest quality patient care.

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities / Essential Functions

1. Transports patients in safe, efficient manner.

                               1. Secures “ticket to ride.” 

                               2. Introduces self to patient and family. 

    3. Use two (2) identifiers approved by the hospital to verify patient identity. 

                               4. In coordination with Nursing staff determines most appropriate mode of transport according to patient condition.

                               5. Properly fills out Patient Transport log book.

2.  Utilizes proper transfer techniques.

                               1.  Uses safe and appropriate body mechanics. 

                               2.  Insures that adequate number of  personnel are present. 

                               3.  Uses roller and slide transfer devices as appropriate. 

                               4.  Secures bed, stretcher, wheelchair prior to transfer. 

3. Follows hospital guidelines for Infection Control Practices

                                1.  Practices Universal Precautions in the care of patients. 

                                2.  Uses hand sanitizer before entering patient room. 

     3.  Follows all standard precautions as posted. 

    4.  Informs Technologists of  standard precautions to be followed for individual patients.  

4.  Properly secures equipment that accompany patient.

                                1.  Verifies and maintains proper oxygen flow rates. 

                                2.  Maintains proper position of IV bags. 

                                3.  Maintains proper position of chest tubes. 

                                4.  Maintains proper position of urinary drainage bags.

Qualifications

High School graduate or equivalent. Good oraland written communication skills. Ability to organize workday and environment to

provide high quality patient care. Able to handle multiple requests and work in a potentially stressful environment.