Clinical Support Technician - 603017

Company: CHRISTUS Health
Location: Alamogordo
Posted on: November 20, 2024

Job Description:

Description
--- Transports patient to/from patient rooms, diagnostic/therapeutic areas, lobbies, as dispatched in a timely manner.
--- Check patient ID bands to verify identification.
--- Follows all policies, procedures and safety guidelines.
--- Provides wheelchair, stretcher, and luggage assistance, as requested.
--- Assists nursing personnel in transferring patients between bed and transport equipment.
--- Properly connects and disconnects portable oxygen and sets regulators.
--- Maintains adequate supply of wheelchairs in lobbies and equipment rooms.
--- Operates equipment in a safe manner.
--- Stores oxygen tanks in approved holders.
--- Documents assignments neatly and completely on the patient transportation trio log and turns them in at the end of each shift.
--- Properly disposes of soiled linen left on equipment. Disinfects equipment after transporting isolation patients or when equipment is contaminated.
--- Performs dispatching duties on an as needed basis.
--- Follows all safety rules while on the job. Reports accidents promptly and corrects minor safety hazards.
--- Able to report deficiencies and concerns to on-shift supervisor or assigned RN to the patient.
--- Meets and complies with Infection Control standards and precautions, HIPAA regulations, and maintains strict confidentiality of patient information.
--- Notifies Employee Health nurse of potential employee infection (ie. elevated temperature, cough, shortness of breath).
--- Follows facility guidelines for patient visitation; contacts unit director when questions regarding visitation occur. Requirements
Education Required: High School Licenses & Certifications Preferred: C-BLS

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