Patient Transport Tech - Full Time
Core
Transports patients with an automated external defibrillator (AED) between nursing units, radiology, and procedural areas while managing patient flow to the Emergency Department.
Role type
Patient Transport Technician
Builds
Patient movement and specimen/medication delivery within hospital units
Domain
Healthcare / Clinical Operations
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Patient transport, AED usage, emergency response, specimen delivery, medication handling, patient flow management, computer software proficiency, critical thinking
Preferred skills
CPR certification, NAHTM Certified Healthcare Transporter (CHT), prior healthcare or customer service experience, experience in high-stress clinical environments
Technologies
Tele Tracking XT, Cerner, Epic, MX-40, bed exit alarm, Power chart, Orchestrate, Vocera, iPhone
Responsibilities
Transport cardiac patients to/from treatment areas, respond to medical emergencies and telemetry messages, deliver specimens and medications, manage patient flow to prevent ED diversions, document inventories, utilize tracking and communication devices
Seniority
Entry-level to Mid-level, hands-on IC