Radiology Transporter- PRN

JOB SUMMARY: The Transportation Tech is an unlicensed assistive person whom helps in various activities including, transportation, activities of daily living for patients, provides basic care to non-critical patients and assists in maintenance of a safe environment under the direction and supervision of the RT in charge. Prepares and compiles records, order studies and supplies and completes each patient’s electronic chart for necessary forms needed on a daily basis and assist in planning, implementing and evaluating the activities occurring in the Radiology unit.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING

- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Must be able to read, write and communicate in English.
- Must have department orientation prior to patient care,
- Current BLS or within 30 days of hire
- Must achieve validation of required core competencies as maintained by the Hospital Department of Education within 6 months of employment.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Demonstrates appropriate responses to codes.

Coordinates admission, discharge and transfer of patients on unit.

Transports patients between units ensuring patient safety.

Uses two patient identifiers when re-banding a patient or posting lab results on a chart to ensure correct information. Demonstrates awareness of importance of accurate patient identification at all times.

Checks patient chart for order prior to bringing to the department, belonging check lists and medication reconciliation form.

Practices telephone etiquette when placing and answering calls for physicians, patient families and other departments.

Maintains department specific admission, discharge, and transfer log book and staff daily patient assignment record.

Demonstrates teamwork with peers to ensure all work is completed during the shift. Completes work from previous shift; informs next shift of incomplete assignments and pending reports.

Attends and maintains mandatory training in safe patient handling, trained in safe lifting techniques, includes but not limited to:

1) Appropriate use of lifting devices and equipment.

2) Five areas of body exposure: vertical, lateral, bariatric repositioning and ambulation.

3) Use of lifting devices to handle patients safely.

Assists technologists with routine technical tasks such as vital signs, collection of specimens, intake/output, and mass.

Ensures each patient/family is provided a thorough orientation to the department, the routines within the department.

Reports all unusual incidents to the appropriate person. Reports significant changes in patient’s condition to supervising RT or lead.

Ensures consistently that all clinical alarms are not turned off or silenced without the knowledge of the RT.

Assists with patient teaching within the scope of knowledge as directed by the technologist

Avoids and prevents injury to self and patients by applying the principle of body mechanics. Maintains a safe environment, functioning with an awareness and application of safety issues identified within the unit / facility. Is proactive in identifying, reporting and participating in the resolution of any potential or actual patient safety issues.

Is in compliance with information contained within the Infection Control Manual (i.e. OSHA blood borne pathogen standards, CDC Guidelines) and demonstrates appropriate use of personal protective equipment (i.e., gloves, masks, goggles) and hand hygiene techniques.

Explains all treatment and procedures thoroughly to patient before they are performed. Involves patient in care and allows patient to have choice and control over situations and environment, as appropriate to condition and situation.

Utilizes the National Patient Safety Goals in the work place as related to job performance. Demonstrates awareness of a safe environment for staff, patients, visitors, or any others on the unit.