Transporter

As our Transporter at CHI Williston Health, you will help transport patients to and from requested care areas. Assists patients as necessary during transport. Identifies patients’ needs and implements appropriate interventions.  Provides patient and family with support while transporting. Works in cooperation with staff from other patient care areas to facilitate patient care.  Displays a positive image by demonstrating courteous and professional behavior towards patients, physicians, visitors, volunteers and other employees.  Provide patient care/services based on identified needs/developmental level for all patient populations, care/services may include assessment of individual patient need; incorporation of age-specific characteristics in patient education, communication, and planning; provision of individualized care relevant to patient needs; and recognition, monitoring, and provision of interventions as appropriate.

About us:

CHI Williston Health now part of CommonSpirit Health formed by the alignment of Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health have a variety of skills from clinical to project management. In our Critical Access Hospital you will be exposed to the emergency department acute care (Med/Surg) swing bed surgery outpatient treatment and so much more! CHI Williston Health provides you with the same level of care you provide for others. We care about our employees well-being and offer benefits that complement work/life balance.

If you are committed to social justice, health equity, and prepared to deliver care in new, innovative ways, you belong with us.

• Verifies requisition and patient I.D. bracelet prior to transporting pt. to department
• Transports patients to and from the appropriate care areas using the appropriate method of transportation.
• Maintains the cleanliness of carts, stretchers, wheelchairs and other transportation equipment, and monitors equipment to ensure proper working order.
• Assists staff in the movement of patients from stretchers, wheel chairs, or beds.  
• Complies with Hospital/Department/Unit policies.
• Documents activities consistent with Hospital/Department/Unit Guidelines to include keeping accurate logs of patient transport.
• Replenishes supplies used in transporting patients; Maintain organized holding area including stretchers, wheelchairs, slide boards, linens, and oxygen tanks.
• Understands process for reporting damaged equipment to Bio-Med (applies red stickers to damaged or broken equipment).

Required Education and Experience 

• High School Diploma or equivalent, preferred 

Required Licensure and Certifications

• American Heart Association Basic Life Support Card, BLS-CPR.