Patient Transporter-PRN - Beckley, United States - LifePoint Hospitals

    LifePoint Hospitals
    LifePoint Hospitals Beckley, United States

    3 weeks ago

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    Description
    Raleigh General Hospital


    Who We Are:
    People are our passion and purpose. Come work where you are appreciated for who you are not just what you can do.

    Raleigh General Hospital is a 300 bed facility caring for nearly 13,000 patients each year with over 50,000 being treated in our emergency room.

    We offer a wide range of surgical services as well as specialty programs including Cardiac CTA, Digital Mammography, and Trauma Services.


    Where We Are:
    Beckley is an ideal place to live and boasts many scenic, cultural, and recreational opportunities.

    From restaurants and breweries to art galleries and unique attractions, Beckley is an outdoor playground with something for all tastes.


    Why Choose Us:

    • Health (Medical, Dental, Vision) and 401K Benefits for full-time employees
    • Competitive Paid Time Off / Extended Illness Bank package for full-time employees
    • Employee Assistance Program - mental, physical, and financial wellness assistance
    • Educational assistance and tuition assistance for qualified applicants
    • Professional development opportunities and CE assistance
    • And much more...

    Position Summary:
    Safely Transports patients, specimens, and equipment throughout the facility.

    Maintains transport equipment and places supplies in appropriate area.


    Essential Functions:


    Transports patients via wheelchair, stretcher or bed to designated sites as requested, including patients with oxygen tanks, intravenous pumps, drips, monitors and other equipment.

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    Assists in Dialysis preparation and machinery maintenance and cleaning.

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    Properly maintains transport and 02 equipment.

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    Assists patients with entering and exiting vehicles, including transfer from or to wheelchairs or stretchers.

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    Delivers equipment and specimens to requesting staff or department. Assists staff with removal of deceased bodies from units and transport to morgue.

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    Greets and provides information and direction to patients and visitors.

    Reports to:
    Director of 4 South and Dialysis

    Minimum Education

    High school diploma or equivalent - Required

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    Required Skills

    Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

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    Required Skills


    Certifications:
    Basic Life Support (BLS) - to be obtained within 30 days.

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    Minimum Work Experience

    Ability to move and left heavy persons and equipment.

    Previous clinical experience in a smaller environment preferred.


    EEOC Statement:


    Raleigh General Hospital is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of color, race, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, gender identity, sexual orientation, veterans' status or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

    Equal opportunity and affirmative action employers and are looking for diversity in candidates for employment: Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran