Medical Imaging Patient Transporter

1.0 FTE

Starting Pay - $20.40 to $27.46 (Based on Experience)

Offers for external candidates are generally made between the minimum and midpoint of the range, based on experience.

Qualifications:

• Current BLS certification
• Excellent and professional communication skills
• One year experience in healthcare setting preferred
• Possess physical ability to lift up to 100 lbs.
• Must be able to stoop and lift, stand, and walk without restrictions

Core Competencies

• Transports patients from patient care areas using proper lifting and transfer techniques and knowledge of use of wheelchairs, stretchers, and assisted walking.
• Knowledge of infection control practices in cleaning equipment used in patient transport.
• Understanding of requirements for patient identification and confidentiality.
• Applies patient safety standards and patient management methods.

Job Responsibilities:

• Works under direct supervision of the Imaging Technologist to coordinate transport of patient.
• Provides transport by cart or wheels chair to and from ED, Medical Surgical Unit, or other hospital locations using appropriate transfer techniques.
• Verifies patient identity prior to transport.
• Cleans carts and wheelchairs after each use.
• Cleans imaging exam room and changes linens after each patient; restocks as needed.
• Assists technologist as needed in exam suite.
• Other duties as assigned.