Assistant - Transport
About The Position
This position provides patient transportation to and from inpatient, ambulatory, and ancillary departments as determined by identified support areas of service. Patient transportation is performed via wheelchair, stretcher, or bed. The role requires knowledge of the working components of transport equipment and safe patient handling equipment. The Assistant ensures patient safety throughout the transportation process, handling patients whose status can range from stable to critical. The incumbent must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development across the life span, with the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and appropriately interpret information relative to the patient's age-specific needs. Understanding of policies on Standard Precautions, MRI safety, Back Safety, Isolation Techniques, medical emergency response, and appropriate Hand-off procedures (SBAR) is essential. The Assistant will also assist modalities with additional duties to encourage efficiency.
Requirements
- Must have knowledge of working components of transport equipment and safe patient handling equipment.
- Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development of the life span.
- Ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and appropriately interpret information relative to the patient's age specific needs.
- Understand policies on Standard Precautions, MRI safety, Back Safety, Isolation Techniques, medical emergency response, and appropriate Hand-off procedures (SBAR).
Responsibilities
- Provides patient transportation to and from inpatient, ambulatory, ancillary departments as determined by identified support areas of service.
- Transportation of patients is performed via wheelchair, stretcher, or bed.
- Ensures patient safety throughout transportation process, status of patients can range from stable to critical.
- Assist modalities in additional duties to encourage efficiency.
- Regularly checks equipment, accessories, and supplies; report malfunctioning equipment so repairs can be made.
Benefits
- Medical: Multiple plan options.
- Dental: Delta Dental or reimbursement account for flexible coverage.
- Vision: Affordable plan with national network.
- Pre-Tax Savings: HSA and FSAs for eligible expenses.
- Retirement: Competitive retirement package to secure your future.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
