Transporter

Are you seeking an exciting new opportunity?  Here at Bolivar Medical Center, we value our employees and recognize their exceptional contributions to our patient’s health and wellness.

If you are qualified and want to be part of a dynamic team, we want to hear from you! Thank you and we look forward to hearing from you! Below is our job description and minimum requirements to apply.

Under the direct supervision of a Radiologic Technologist, the Radiology Student performs a variety of imaging procedures.

To perform this job, an individual must perform each essential function satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodation.

•    Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors.
•    Interacts professionally with patients/families; treats patients and their families with respect and dignity.
•    Effectively and appropriately communicate with patients, physicians, family members and co-workers, demonstrating customer service excellence through application of positive language principles, appropriate response and use of constructive problem-solving techniques which foster positive outcomes.
•    Delivers equipment and specimens to requested staff or department.
•    Greets and provides information and direction to patients and visitors.
•    Identifies patient by using two (2) accepted methods of identification.
•    Transports patients, including any medical equipment, via wheelchair, stretcher or bed to designated sites as requested.

•    Assists patients with entering and exiting vehicles, including transfer from or to wheelchairs or stretchers.
•    Applies principles infection control procedures.
•    Consults with other departments as appropriate to collaborate in patient care.
•    Assists in orientation and training of new staff/students as necessary.
•    Keeps current with principles and practices, regulations, and standards that apply to healthcare.
•    Performs other reasonably related job duties as assigned or requested, within scope of practice.
•    Monitors patient condition continually and reports/responds to changes in status as appropriate.

*The above statements reflect the general duties considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job as identified and shall not be considered as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherent in the position.*

Education:
High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED), or equivalent, preferred

Required Licenses:
N/A

Required Certifications:
•    American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification required within 90 days of hire or transfer.
•    Certification in Non-Violent De-Escalation & Crisis Intervention Training, required within 90 days of hire or transfer.
•    Patient Lift training, required within 90 days of hire or transfer.