Transporter, Surgery

  • Duncan Regional Hospital
  • Duncan, OK, USA
  • Mar 18, 2023
Assistant & Support

Job Description

Transport and/or assist with transportation and transfer of patients, as necessary. This person is responsible for obtaining beds, stretchers, transporting or transfer of patients as well as assisting with movement of equipment and preparation of the operating/procedure rooms as directed. Interact with patients, family and visitors of all age groups. The transporter may be requested to assist with cleaning of operating and procedure rooms.

 

Responsibilities:

  • Tactfully and pleasantly interact with patients, families, and visitors of all ages.
  • Accurately and carefully use equipment to move patients throughout DRH facilities.
  • Assist with moving equipment and preparing operating or procedure rooms.
  • Assist with organizing and cleaning operating or procedure rooms as needed.
  • Regular attendance and punctuality for scheduled shifts.
  • Must adhere to safety protocols at all times.
  • Implement DRH Standards of Behavior and exhibit behaviors consistent with DRH core values.
  • Per DRH policy, all required conditions of employment must be met and maintained including required vaccinations.
  • Performs other related duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Shift: 1

Hours: Occasional

Type: Occasional

Category: Non Clinical

Qualifications

High School diploma or GED. Ability to accurately and carefully move equipment in order to transport patients throughout the facility. Ability to follow oral and written instructions and effectively communicate with customers. Ability to follow applicable regulations, policies, and/or procedures. Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends and holidays. Ability to adapt procedures, processes, tools, equipment, and techniques to accomplish the requirements of the position.

 

*Safety-Sensitive Position - This is a “Safety-Sensitive” Position as defined by Oklahoma law.  As such, please be advised that applicants for this position cannot test positive in pre-employment drug tests (or any drug tests administered after employment begins) for the presence of Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), a psychoactive component of cannabis.  This is true even if the applicant is in possession of a valid medical marijuana card that otherwise allows the license-holder to legally use and consume medical marijuana. Team Members in “Safety-Sensitive” positions are not permitted to test positive for the presence of THC in any pre-employment drug test, or any other drug test administered after employment begins.  This information is provided to applicants as a resource to the application process.  This is not a request for any applicant to disclose personal medical information during the application process. If you have any questions about the information in this disclaimer please direct these questions to a member of Human Resources.

 

**This position requires respirator and fit testing. Required testing will be performed on all team members at risk for exposure to airborne infectious diseases, droplet producing procedures, or any caustic chemicals.

 

***As a condition of employment, vaccinations are required per DRH Policy.  Medical and Religious Exemptions are available upon request.