Patient Transport Aide - Respiratory Care

Glens Falls Hospital•City of Glens Falls, NY

19d•$17 - $23•Onsite

About The Position

To provide a service in the form of Patient Transport and safe/timely transportation of patients, medical records , specimens and materials for the support of Glens Falls Hospital and it’s customers, by performing duties in the following areas: Escort and Runners Team Impact In this role, you will have the opportunity to aid our patients by escorting them throughout the hospital grounds. You will be helping the organization function well by transporting medical records, and materials to various stakeholders and departments in the hospital. Taken together, your work will have a profound impact on providing not only an excellent experience to our patients, but also to the various other team members throughout the organization! The Glens Falls Hospital Impact Mission Our Mission is to improve the health of people in our region by providing access to exceptional, affordable, and patient-centered care every day and in every setting.

Requirements

Minimum of high school diploma or GED required
Excellent positive communication skills
Excellent customer service skills
Able to read & interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals
Able to learn & use computers and printers
Able to recognize and select correct course of action in all segments of transportation
Clerical skills
Basic math and reading skills

Responsibilities

To Transport patients by wheelchair, stretcher or bed…with or without special equipment. To accompany ambulatory patients in a safe and efficient manner.
To maintain and change oxygen and gauges on a daily basis.
To transport specimens, O.R. schedules and other items with a 20-40 minute turnaround time. To compile all appropriate statistics on a daily basis.
To stock, clean and upkeep equipment needed for patient transport.
To compile statistics on a daily basis.
Carry patient articles from one unit to another due to transfers.
Directing patients/visitors to their destinations.
Maintain clean, orderly and safe work environment.
Provide instruction to New Vision Students.
Responsible for the ongoing repair and maintenance of the Department wheelchairs and stretchers.
Train new employees.
Assist the Director of Distribution as needed.