Healthcare Tech; Full-time, part-time, or PRN

Overview

Transporters coordinate with medical professionals to take patients from their rooms to various locations for X-rays, scans, surgery and other medical tests. Transporters assist patients by assisting patients on and off beds; using wheelchairs or moveable beds.The Transporter reports directly to Patient Care Coordinator.

The Constant Observer 1 works under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN) to assist with general nursing care and patient monitoring as directed by the RN.  The Constant Observer’s primary responsibility is to protect the patient from self harm and assure safety needs by staying at the bedside.  The Constant Observer 1 functions include comfort and safety measures, patient monitoring, & communicating patient status to nursing staff.  The Constant Observer 1 is expected to maintain a clean, calm, therapeutic environment in order to promote patient safety.  The Constant Observer 1 is expected to care for all patient populations from infancy to geriatric.

Responsibilities

JOB SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES for TRANSPORTERS 

JOB SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES FOR CONSTANT OBSERVERS

The patient can require multiples of intervention from the Constant Observer. The Constant Observer 1 observes the patient at all times. They can record written observations and interventions on the constant observer sheet.

    Responsibilities:

1.       

Keep the patient safe by observing the patient at all times.

2.       

Record patient oral intake on a paper flow sheet, and report to nursing staff so it can be entered into the medical record.

3.       

If the patient leaves the floor for treatments or diagnostic testing, accompany the patient for the duration of the tests.

4.       

Activities of daily living will be provided by the bedside RN or CNA/UAP

Accountabilities:

1.       

Ability to recognize when to activate emergency measures to intervene due to patient’s unsafe activity.

2.       

Fosters and promotes teamwork within department and the organization as a whole. Works to resolve conflicts constructively.

3.       

Ability to interact with patient to increase patient engagement and redirect behavior.

4.       

Ability to display a positive, courteous, and friendly attitude toward all contacts.

5.       

Knowledge of safety measures used during the monitoring of patient care.

6.       

Ability to work and communicate effectively with patients, family members, visitors, and co-workers.

7.       

Ability to accurately document observation interventions in a timely manner on the written record.

8.       

Maintain confidentiality of patient condition and circumstances.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS FOR TRANSPORTERS

• High school graduate, or equivalent, preferred
• Nurse Assistant Training 

• Certified Nurse Assistant preferred
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification/Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) required

 Work Experience

      a.)  Experience as nurse aide or orderly preferred.

      b.)  On-the-job training will be provided.

QUALIFICATIONS FOR CONSTANT OBSERVERS

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred

• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification/Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) required within 3 months of hire
• Non-Violent Crisis Intervention required within 6 months of hire

• None