IPS Patient Transporter at Fresenius Medical Care

Raleigh, North Carolina, United States

Fresenius Medical Care Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Entry Level & New GradExperience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Healthcare, DialysisIndustries

Requirements

  • High School Diploma or GED equivalent
  • 0 – 1 year’s related experience
  • CPR Certification

Responsibilities

  • Restock supply carts as needed and put away supplies as directed
  • Move dialysis equipment (when not in active patient use) within the hospital and dialysis unit as instructed by the RN
  • Keep unit clean and tidy as needed
  • Ensure appropriate identification of patients prior to shifting or transporting them
  • Learn patient name and determine destination, mode of travel, time, and other data, following written or verbal instructions
  • Ensure that transport equipment such as wheelchairs and stretchers are in proper working condition prior to patient pick up
  • Lift patients on and off beds, moving them to and from treatment areas using wheelchairs or moveable stretchers
  • Guide or escort incoming patients from admitting area to designated location
  • Carry patient’s luggage or personal belongings
  • Assist patient in walking to prevent accidents by falling
  • Deliver messages, mail, medical records, and other items to patient
  • Assist in maintaining order and cleanliness in entrance point
  • Collect laboratory specimens, drop them off to laboratories, and pick up test results
  • Other duties as assigned
  • Support FMCNA’s mission, vision, core values and customer service philosophy. Adhere to the FMCNA Code of Business Conduct and Legal Compliance Program

Skills

Patient Transportation
Wheelchair Handling
Stretcher Use
Patient Lifting
Infection Control
Supply Restocking
Equipment Moving
Specimen Collection

Fresenius Medical Care

Provides dialysis and renal healthcare services

About Fresenius Medical Care

Fresenius Medical Care North America focuses on delivering high-quality healthcare services to individuals with kidney and other chronic conditions. The company operates a vast network of dialysis centers and outpatient labs for cardiac and vascular care, ensuring coordinated treatment for many patients across the continent. It stands out as the largest fully integrated renal company, providing not only dialysis services but also specialty pharmacy and laboratory services. Additionally, Fresenius manufactures and distributes a wide range of dialysis equipment, disposable products, and renal pharmaceuticals. The goal of Fresenius Medical Care is to enhance the quality of life for patients with chronic illnesses by providing comprehensive and accessible healthcare solutions.

Waltham, MassachusettsHeadquarters
1996Year Founded
$39.1MTotal Funding
LATE_VCCompany Stage
Biotechnology, HealthcareIndustries
11-50Employees

Benefits

Professional Development Budget
Conference Attendance Budget
Flexible Work Hours

Risks

Increased competition from telehealth solutions like Philips' eCareManager 4.1.
Rising mental health challenges may impact FMCNA's employee productivity.
Virtual reality education may face adoption and accessibility challenges in rural areas.

Differentiation

FMCNA is the world's largest fully integrated renal company.
FMCNA offers a comprehensive line of dialysis equipment and renal pharmaceuticals.
FMCNA provides coordinated healthcare services at pivotal care points for chronic conditions.

Upsides

Telehealth market growth supports FMCNA's remote patient monitoring services.
Home dialysis market expansion aligns with FMCNA's patient-centric care approach.
AI integration enhances FMCNA's predictive analytics and personalized medicine capabilities.

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