Patient Transporter transports patients to and from their inpatient beds and other areas like therapy, surgery or radiology. Other responsibilities include retrieving medical records, lab results, supplies and medications. Being a Patient Transporter may require a high school diploma or its equivalent. Has knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Additionally, Patient Transporter typically reports to a supervisor. The Patient Transporter may require 0-1 year of general work experience. Possesses a moderate understanding of general aspects of the job. Works under the close direction of senior personnel in the functional area. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Under general supervision, the Special Imaging Transporter is responsible for providing patient transport services between the radiology department and the inpatient nursing units. Transport services include use of a variety of equipment to include but not limited to ICU beds, carts, wheelchairs, and video swallow chair and management of additional patient care equipment such as: IV poles, O2 canisters, pumps, IVACs, chest tubes, etc during the transport process. The Special Imaging Transporter may be certified in the use of certain instrumentation, i.e. glucometer, pulse oximeter and others as approved and appropriate for scope of care. The Special Imaging Transporter may be required to assist with preparation of patients for radiology exams, order entry, patient scheduling, and charge entry as necessary. The Special Imaging Transporter may provide patient instruction on preparations and/or restrictions for ancillary procedures in accordance with established policies and procedures within scope of practice.
Essential Job Functions
•Supports and models behaviors consistent with the
mission and philosophy of Billings Clinic and department/service.
•Demonstrates positive, supportive, and caring behaviors
in communication with patient/resident, families, visitors, physicians, staff
and others. Utilizes good judgment in providing transport and other assistance
as deemed appropriate while ensuring all patient/guest needs are met.
Communicates with families and guests who are waiting for information on
patients in Radiology.
•Transports patients to Radiology from inpatient nursing
units and other areas throughout the facility. Utilizes proper equipment including
ICU beds, carts, wheelchairs, and video swallow chair for safe patient
transport. During transport process, also manages additional patient care
equipment such as : IV poles, O2 canisters, pumps, IVACs, chest tubes, etc.
•Schedules and enters complex orders for ancillary
services via the order communication and practice management systems. May
instruct patients on specific preparations and/or restrictions necessary to
prepare for ancillary procedures. Involves other departments as needed for regulatory
requirements.
•Responsible for reviewing charge tickets for
completeness. Modifies orders to reflect appropriate CPT code(s) for exam
performed. Verifies exam completion in multiple Radiology systems.
•Accounts for inventory of Radiology wheelchairs, carts,
O2 canisters, IV poles, smooth movers, lifting belts; retrieves Radiology
equipment from various service areas to ensure adequate equipment is available
in the department. Oversees routine cleaning of all patient transport
equipment.
•Utilizes computerized information systems to look up
information pertinent to the performance of Radiology procedures, i.e. lab
work.
•May instruct and/or prepare outpatients prior to the
radiological exam.
•Maintains competency in all organizational, departmental
and outside agency environmental, employee or patient safety standards relevant
to job performance. Identifies and anticipates problems and safety issues and
initiates appropriate action.
•Utilizes performance improvement principles to assess
and improve quality.
•Identifies needs and sets goals for own growth and
development; meets all mandatory organizational and departmental requirements.
•Performs other duties as assigned or needed to meet the
needs of the department/organization including cross training to provide backup
coverage and support for all services areas.