Transporter Aide

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Job Title

Transporter Aide

Location

Weston

Facility

Florida Weston Hospital

Department

Endoscopy-Weston Hospital

Job Code

000640

Shift

Variable

Schedule

10:00am-6:30pm

Job Summary

Job Details

Join Cleveland Clinic Weston Hospital’s team of caregivers that remain on the leading edge of technology and education, all while consistently providing patient-centered healthcare. As part of Cleveland Clinic’s Florida region, Weston Hospital is recognized as one of the top hospitals in the Miami-Fort Lauderdale and Florida regions. Here, you will receive endless support and appreciation while building a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.     

The Department of Surgical Services at Weston Hospital is looking to add a Transporter Aide to the Peri-Operative team. As a Transporter Aide in this unit, you will assist fellow caregivers in ensuring patients have the critical attention and treatment they need. Under the direction of the Peri-Operative Nurse, you will help create a safe and sterile OR, maintain supply inventories, provide patient transport and monitor environmental equipment. This role plays an integral part in the overall organization and flow of the department. 

This is a regular position, with caregivers working days 10:00 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.

A caregiver who excels in this role will:

• Identify the surgical patient by checking ID Band and asking the Patient to state name before transport. 

• Report any significant changes in patient condition immediately. 

• Provide safe patient transfer. 

• Assure patients are warm and provide a safe environment upon entry to OR Department. 

• Provide nursing staff with patient charts and assist in OR record preparation. 

• Maintain active communication with Surgical Control Desk regarding any encountered patient delays. 

• Assist in lifting, moving and positioning surgical patients while following correct body mechanics protocols. 

• Assist the RN during surgical positioning, modes of anesthesia and surgical site prep. 

• Perform daily cleaning duties following policy and procedure, universal precautions. 

• Maintain strong hand washing technique between patient contacts and room cleaning. 

• Assist in terminal cleaning protocol of OR suites when directed. 

• Assure surgical equipment is moved to proper location after cleaning and surgical bed is replaced to LOCKED position. 

• Decontaminate equipment, stretchers and beds after use and prepare post-op beds and stretchers to maintain sufficient inventory of cleaning supplies, masks and scrub supplies for all designated areas with Department. 

• Restock irrigation and blankets daily to appropriate locations. 

• Validate environmental supply inventory for needed rotation to verify any expired product line. 

• Validate specimens in logbook prior to transport to pathology. Initials book with time. 

• Monitor and record temperature of OR suites/warming cabinets according to policy and procedure. 

• Assure all biohazard material is handled and disposed of properly utilizing universal precautions. 

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• High School Diploma/GED 

• Basic Life Support (BLS) through American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross

• Strong follow-through and understanding of the principle of universal precautions 

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:  

• One year of experience in an acute care hospital setting 

• Prior experience as a patient transporter

• Experience working in a hospital

Physical Requirements:

• Workload is heavy and requires constant lifting, moving of patients, equipment, instrument trays, and supplies.

• Able to lift items up to 50 pounds without assistance and greater than 50 pounds with assistance.

• Stooping, pushing and pulling required when moving patients or equipment into position for surgery.

• Ability to work at a fast pace and to prioritize multiple assignments/projects and respond to numerous requests with courtesy and respect.

• Working hours may exceed eight (8) hours per day and is based on what is needed to accomplish completion of the daily surgical schedule.

Personal Protective Equipment:

• Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required for procedures. 

                       

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