Patient Transporter 1

Work Location: University of Miami Hospital UTower - PACU Recovery

• Transports patients and/or visitors from department/unit to department/unit and to and from ancillary areas to include admissions and discharge and remains attentive until their transportation arrives. Assists at the main lobby greeting patients and/or assisting with transport between assignments.
• Identifies the correct patient for transportation prior to movement by asking the patient for name and date of birth and comparing that against the armband while maintaining patient confidentiality and patient privacy.
• Practices good body mechanics when transferring and/or lifting patients.
• Obtains and transports paperwork/chart with the patient.
• Observes proper procedures and techniques during patient transport: monitors oxygen and intravenous apparatus and reports any problems or changes in patient’s condition (difficulty breathing, complaints of discomfort, etc.) to nursing staff.
• Reports defective equipment to the appropriate manager for repair.
• Keeps hallways clear by storing equipment in the appropriate storage areas and exercise caution when moving stretchers, wheelchairs, and equipment to prevent damage to hospital property.
• Stays current with emergency management by participating in drills, in-service training, evacuation procedures, and internal/external disaster plans.
• Adheres to precautionary methods for patients on precautions and uses personal protective equipment as necessary and defined on precaution cards located outside of the patient room.
• Exercises good hand-washing techniques and personal hygiene.
• Prepares, disinfects, and covers equipment appropriately.
• Communicates effectively with patients, visitors, and staff and is considerate of patient age, gender, culture, and stated preferences, while always maintaining patient privacy and respect.  
• (Knock, introduce, and ask for permission before entering any patient room; provide the patient a sheet for privacy and a blanket for comfort, etc.)
• Responds promptly to requests, problems, and questions from physicians, staff, patients, and visitors.
• Notifies appropriate personnel upon arrival/departure of patient and/or miscellaneous items at unit/department while adhering to wearing a tracker. 
• Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.

This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.