Transporter at Gulf Coast Regional Medical Center in Panama City, Florida

Job Description:

DESCRIPTION SHIFT: Weekends Only

SCHEDULE: Full-time

SCHEDULE: FULL TIME WEEKENDS ONLY

GULF COAST REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER is a 218-bed acute-care hospital located in Panama City, FL. Its 460-member medical staff and more than 1,000 employees work hard to ensure its patients receive the highest quality of care every day. Their efforts have resulted in national accreditations for Chest Pain Center, Total Joint Replacement, Peripheral Vascular Disease, Spine, Stroke and Wound Care. The hospital was named a Top 100 Hospital by Truven Health Analytics and was awarded an \\"A\\" rating by The Leapfrog Group for four consecutive years. The hospital includes a 42-bed critical care wing, which includes a 20-bed adult-level Intensive Care Unit and the region's only four-bed Pediatric Intensive Care Unit and 18-bed Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Patient Transporters are responsible for the safe and expeditious transport of customers and supplies to and from locations throughout the campus. Patient transporters are required to operate and maintain (cleanliness/safety) various types of patient transport systems (beds, specialty chairs, stretchers, and wheelchairs) along with their associated support equipment (e.g., oxygen tanks and regulators, IVs with poles, pumps, bed inflation units, and tubes) in accordance with established procedures. Follows policies and procedures of GCRMC. Participates in the Quality Improvement process and adheres to GCRMC standards of behavior.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

* Explains the reason and procedure for transport to the patient and/or significant other using terms they will understand.

* Immediately reports any information relayed by the patient and/or companion in regard to abuse.

* Provides for appropriate privacy of patient.

* Assist with patient's safe transfer process, using correct body mechanics and requesting additional help when needed.

* Identifies patient problems and reports occurrences to supervisor through established policies and practices.

* Maintains adequate supply of linens, keeping clean linens on stretchers and stocking all imaging/dressing rooms.

* Keeps wheelchairs, stretchers, and other related equipment and work areas clean and disinfected.

* Confers with nursing staff prior to transporting a patient who is connected to oxygen, cardiac monitor, or any other device.

* Follows established patient safety guidelines for reporting a significant medical error or unanticipated outcome in the patient's care which results in patient harm.

YOU ARE WORTH MORE THAN A PAYCHECK. OUR BENEFITS RAISE THE BAR:

401(k) with an employer match up to 9%

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Family Leave

Medical Plan Options, Dental & Vision

And much more!

QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION REQUIRED AND/OR PREFERRED:

* High School Degree or equivalent

* Applicable experience may substitute for education

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION:

* BLS required at hire (through American Heart Association)

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITIES:

* Reading and comprehension skills

* Ability to listen, empathize and respond to patient, family, internal and external partners' needs.

* Organization, critical thinking, customer relations, and ability to multi-task and prioritize.

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Providing an inclusive work environment where everyone is treated with fairness, dignity and respect.
Recruiting and retaining a diverse staff reflective of the patients and communities we serve.
Equal employment opportunities are provided to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected category in accordance to applicable federal, state, or local laws.

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