Patient Transport Aide

Finger Lakes Health•City of Geneva, NY

12h•Onsite

About The Position

Explore a Meaningful Start in Healthcare! The Patient Transport Aide role is a fantastic entry point for anyone curious about the medical field but unsure where to begin. Whether you're exploring a new career path or looking for a fulfilling way to stay active in retirement, this position offers a rewarding experience. You'll play a vital role in supporting patients, stay connected with your community, and earn income—all while making a real difference. The Patient Transport Aide, transfers patients throughout areas of service at Geneva General Hospital. Patients are transported in wheelchairs, and stretchers. This is a very important position, because it collaborates with every unit, to ensure patients are able to receive the best care possible.

Requirements

High School education or equivalent
Geneva General Hospital provides the required Basic Life Support training and certification, through the Resuscitation Quality Improvement program (RQI).
Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) training is also required training that Geneva General Hospital provides.

Nice To Haves

Customer Service experience in a healthcare setting is preferred

Responsibilities

Provides safe transportation for patients using various modes, such as wheelchairs, and stretchers.
Assists nursing personnel with transporting medically complex patients to ensure safe and continuous monitoring.
Transports patients utilizing infection prevention practices as appropriate.
Responds to calls in a timely manner.
Promptly communicates any delays to appropriate area.
Utilizes established communication tools such as the Ticket to Ride.
Performs non-routine work assignments as assigned by Nurse Manager or Clinical Leader.
Assists customer in locating various departments.
Displays a warm and welcoming demeanor to patients and families.
Prioritizes requests and communicates expected response times.
Plans work and routes taken in order to maximize efficiency.