Full Time Patient Transport Associate- Einstein Philadelphia - Mid Shift

Jefferson Health Plans

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Patient Transport Associate is responsible for the transportation and transfer of all patients to and from inpatient rooms, clinical testing areas and procedural areas. The Patient Transport Associate provides the transportation of patients as assigned by means of the designated method (wheelchair or stretcher). Reports intended transport or return of patient to the nurse in charge of area. Observes patients for adverse changes in condition or appearance during transport. Verifies transport task with person at location of assignment and reports completion of assignment as appropriate. Responsible for assuring that equipment is properly assembled, cleaned, maintained and delivered.

Requirements

• High School Graduate or equivalent preferred.
• Ability to pass hospital administered Basic Skills test.
• CPR Certification REQUIRED TO START

Responsibilities

• Transportation and transfer of all patients to and from inpatient rooms, clinical testing areas and procedural areas.
• Provides the transportation of patients as assigned by means of the designated method (wheelchair or stretcher).
• Reports intended transport or return of patient to the nurse in charge of area.
• Observes patients for adverse changes in condition or appearance during transport.
• Verifies transport task with person at location of assignment and reports completion of assignment as appropriate.
• Responsible for assuring that equipment is properly assembled, cleaned, maintained and delivered.

Benefits

• Jefferson offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including medical (including prescription), supplemental insurance, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, retirement plans, tuition assistance, as well as voluntary benefits, which provide colleagues with access to group rates on insurance and discounts.
• Colleagues have access to tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full time service or two years of part time service.
• All colleagues, including those who work less than part-time (including per diem colleagues, adjunct faculty, and Jeff Temps), have access to medical (including prescription) insurance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees