ED Transport Sitter/Assistant - ED Admissions Unit - FT - Shift Varies

Huntsville Hospital•Huntsville, AL

75d•Onsite

About The Position

Provides assistance by transporting patients within the department, to nursing units and to ancillary departments. In partnership with nursing, assists in providing 1:1 direct observation of patients on suicide precautions.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required.
BLS for Healthcare Providers must be obtained in the orientation period
Must have excellent communication skills with the ability to work in a fast paced environment and changing tasks frequently.
Must be familiar with emergency procedures, legal requirements and standard nursing procedures.
Must be able to sit for long periods of time.
Must be certified in BLS for Healthcare Providers.
Must have a working knowledge of medical terminology.
Must exhibit the ability to work with people from diverse socio-economic backgrounds; to organize, set priorities and manage multiple priorities, and to adapt to a rapidly changing environment.

Nice To Haves

Prior medical and/or customer service experience preferred.
Previous patient care preferred.
Knowledge of hospital forms and patient identification equipment preferred.

Responsibilities

transporting patients within the department
transporting patients to nursing units
transporting patients to ancillary departments
assists in providing 1:1 direct observation of patients on suicide precautions

Benefits

medical
dental
vision
life insurance
flexible spending
short term and long term disability
several retirement account options with 401K organization match
nurse residency program
tuition assistance
student loan reimbursement
On-site training and education opportunities
Employee Discounts to phone providers, local restaurants, tickets to shows, apartment application and much more!