Working knowledge of departmental policies and procedures on the safe transport of patients.
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationship with other staff members and all other personnel.
Skill in listening and comprehending information received in person, by Pager, or over the telephone to transport patients.
Ability to perform all physical requirements pertaining to the transport of patients in beds, gurneys, and wheelchairs as well as some heavy equipment. Able to lift, push, pull a minimum of 150 pounds.
Skill in reading and writing in Standard English text such as call slips and miscellaneous clerical duties.
Skill in speaking clearly and distinctly using appropriate vocabulary and grammar to obtain and convey information needed in the transport process of all patients and other items.
Ability to understand medical terminology.
Ability to operate medical equipment to perform certain job duties.
Ability to complete calls in a timely manner.
Ability to transport patients in a safe, efficient, and professional manner appropriate to good public and patient relations.
Ability to accept new responsibilities and work harmoniously with all hospital staff.
