Patient Transport Associate - Methodist Jefferson - Per Diem Weekends
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
- BLS from The American Heart Association REQUIRED
- Ability to pass hospital administered Basic Skills test.
Nice To Haves
- High School Graduate or equivalent preferred.
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.
- Assuring that equipment is properly assembled, cleaned, maintained and delivered.
Benefits
- medical (including prescription)
- supplemental insurance
- dental
- vision
- life and AD&D insurance
- short- and long-term disability
- flexible spending accounts
- retirement plans
- tuition assistance
- voluntary benefits
- tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full time service or two years of part time service.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
