Patient Transporter
Orlando Regional Medical Center
Orlando, FL
04.2022 - 11.2024
- Disinfected or sterilized equipment or supplies using germicides or sterilizing equipment.
- Carried messages or documents between departments.
- Communicated effectively with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare personnel regarding patient care needs.
- Performed regular maintenance checks on all transport vehicles before use.
- Monitored patient condition during transport, promptly reporting any changes to nursing staff.
- Ensured patient privacy and confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA regulations during all transports.
- Assisted nurses with patient transfers, using proper body mechanics and safety measures.
- Facilitated the smooth handover of patients to receiving departments, ensuring clear communication of any special requirements.
- Provided emotional support and reassurance to patients and their families during transport.
- Supported departmental goals by participating in quality improvement initiatives related to patient transport services.
- Responded quickly in an emergency situation by calling 911 or activating the code blue team if needed.
- Couriered items within hospital, delivering to appropriate individuals.
- Recorded accurate times of departure and arrival on log sheets.
- Greeted patient and explained transport plan and destination.