Patient Transport Associate

Legacy Health•Portland, OR

23h•$18 - $24•Onsite

About The Position

The Patient Transport Associate represents Legacy’s mission by providing safe, compassionate transportation for patients at Legacy Emanuel Medical Center in North Portland. The role supports the Patient Transportation Program through patient transport, patient-care assistance, equipment and supply upkeep, sanitation and quality checks, recordkeeping, and coordination with hospital departments. The associate may also cover transportation dispatcher duties during breaks, lunch, and APL days.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
Reading and writing skills at a 10th-grade level.
Basic math skills and good verbal communication skills.
Detail-oriented.
Ability to accept and follow direction.
Ability to make sound decisions quickly and logically.
Ability to cope with the physical and mental demands of a dynamic environment.
Ability to calmly deal with people in emergent situations.
Ability to work well in a fast-paced, multiple-activity environment.
Ability to communicate well verbally and in writing.
Ability to work in a self-directed manner.
Ability to maintain excellent rapport with the public and coworkers.
Demonstrated ability to prioritize tasks.
Demonstrated ability to understand and use good body mechanics.
Health Care Provider-level BLS Certification from the American Heart Association required.

Nice To Haves

Medical terminology is helpful but not required.

Responsibilities

Perform service-related activities supporting the Patient Transportation Program, including maintaining unit supplies, patient lifts, and other patient-care items.
Transport patients to ancillary departments as needed.
Assist with patient care, including lifting and turning patients, orienting them to room controls, preparing rooms for new admissions, and transporting patient belongings.
Document transport details in medical charts, including date, time, destination, transportation mode, and signature.
Confirm with the RN that a patient is stable for transport before proceeding.
Understand and respond appropriately to age-related patient needs.
Assist patients, families, and visitors while maintaining patient privacy and confidentiality.
Monitor equipment inventory, perform preventative maintenance, and complete work order forms for broken equipment, excluding biomedical devices.
Conduct routine inspections of products, equipment, and sanitation standards to ensure quality.
Maintain records of events and information related to Transportation Services.
Use communication equipment and campus mapping resources to process and coordinate transportation requests.
Collaborate with hospital departments and units to provide coordinated and effective service.
Organize and prioritize daily workload and manage time to maximize efficiency.
Cover transportation dispatcher duties during breaks, lunch, and APL days as needed.