Patient Transporter-Reno Req 190067

**POSITION:**Patient Transporter **SCHEDULE:**Full Time - Eligible for Benefits Night 6:30p-7:00a **LOCATION:**Reno, NV SALARY: Will discuss with applicant TO APPLY: Direct Link: -https://www.renown.org/careers/190067-patient-transporter Career Page: -https://www.renown.org/Careers/ Please note, employers may close jobs on the website at any time. SUMMARY: This position transports patients and equipment to support patient care and throughput within Renown Health. JOB REQUIREMENTS: Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English sufficiently to perform job duties safely and effectively. Patient/healthcare related experience preferred. None BLS certification by American Heart Association within 30 days of hire. Patient mobility course within 90 days of hire. Must be proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, Teams, and Word and have the ability to use the computer to complete online learning requirements for job-specific competencies, access online forms and policies, complete online benefits enrollment, etc. JOB RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES: Responsible for the safe and efficient execution of patient movement and/or item delivery throughout Renown Health, in accordance with established procedures. Coordinates with nursing and other ancillary teams to deliver high quality patient care during transit to and from nursing units, radiology/non-radiology procedural areas, and pre/post-operative areas. Demonstrates the ability to work with Neonatal, Pediatric, Adolescent, Adult and Geriatric patient's needs specific to the population being served, and meets standards of quality as measured by the Department age specific competency standard. Collaborates with fellow team members and ancillary teams to provide a safe, caring, respectful and comfortable experience for all. Demonstrates excellent customer service skills when communicating with patients, families, staff, and physicians. Communicates effectively with transport team, nursing units and patient care areas to coordinate the most appropriate transport methods are utilized, timeline for transportation is prioritized appropriately, transport status, and transport delays. Identifies the correct patient for transport, and ensures that any unique transport requirements of the patient are identified and met prior to transport. Requires understanding of transport and medical equipment and technology resources. Assists nursing staff in safely transferring patients to and from gurneys, wheelchairs and beds. Places telemetry monitors on patient in the appropriate position for remote heart monitoring. Supports efficient patient flow within Renown Health by facilitating patient movement in the Emergency Room to prevent and relieve diversions and high census. Must be able to function autonomously in a high intensity atmosphere and make appropriate decisions pertaining to quality patient care as well as personal and patient safety. Possesses the ability to organize, prioritize and reprioritize shift priorities as needed. This position does provide patient care. BENEFITS: Education Assistance Paid Time Off 401(k) Company Match Flexible Work Environment