TransporterVal Verde Regional Medical Center

Transporter

Category:

Radiology

Department:

Radiology

Status:

Full Time

Schedule:

Variable

Description:

Job Summary:

Under the direction of the Imaging Services Director and supervision of a Registered Technologist, the transporter will provide services embracing the MVL and Core Values. The radiology transporter will be responsible for escorting or transporting patients with in the hospital. The transporter may be assisting Imaging Technologist with imaging procedures. The radiology transporter also assists, lifting, and positioning patients. Transports patients using a wheelchair and/or stretcher/bed. Consults with patient's Nurse or other appropriate personnel to obtain information about patient's status and information about patient destination. Provides for general comfort of patients of all ages while waiting for treatment. Restocks assigned area with supplies. Demonstrates knowledge and proficiency in use of medical terminology. Demonstrates computer knowledge and skills. Excellent customer service. Previous clinical patient care experience. Ability to work independently. Ability to prioritize assignments and work in a fast-paced environment.

Specific Responsibilities

Radiology Transporter

1. Ability to work as a team member.
2. Attention to detail.
3. Properly identifies patients with two patient identifiers (Name & DOB). Maintains HIPPA compliance.
4. Exhibiting a high degree of tact, courtesy, and poise, explains procedures to patient to reduce anxieties and obtains patient cooperation, while using AIDET.
5. Understanding of the concepts of universal precautions, HIPAA and OSHA.
6. Possesses and demonstrates adequate knowledge to provide radiological services with techniques appropriate to pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients. In compliance with all radiation safety policies and procedures to minimize radiation to patient and staff (ALARA).
7. Maintains imaging equipment, procedure rooms stocked and clean ready for use.
8. Notifies proper personnel of any deficiencies in hospital equipment.
9. Transports mobile radiologic equipment in operating room, emergency room, or to patient's bedside.
10. Reviews proper identification and quality control. Prepares images for reading by radiologist or requesting physician.
11. Completes forms and maintains records, logs, and reports of work performed.
12. Reports "near misses" and inputs errors promptly into RL Solutions (Incident & Feedback Reporting System) to improve processes and identify trends. Contributes to identification of corrective actions and improvement activities, and contributes to meeting departmental and hospital targets for quality and safety.
13. Performs routine duties in an independent manner and knows when to refer problems to Lead or Director.
14. Performs other related duties as necessary.

Job Location:

On-Site

Posted:

Monday, October 19, 2026

Closing:

Open until filled

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