Patient Transport
About The Position
The Patient Transport role is a full-time position within Advocate South Suburban Hospital, responsible for the safe and appropriate transportation of patients. This role involves identifying the correct patient, ensuring the correct mode of transport is used based on the patient's condition, and taking necessary precautions for patients with medical equipment such as oxygen, I-meds, or foley catheters. The position also includes training new staff, communicating patient information to supervisors or technicians, reporting delays, and demonstrating knowledge of institutional policies regarding patient care, fire, safety, and infection control. Additionally, the role involves maintaining the cleanliness of transport carts and reporting any malfunctioning equipment. Other duties include making film copies, managing patient folders, and handling stressful situations calmly and professionally.
Requirements
- High school graduate or GED
- Some computer knowledge
- Skills in handling and operation of a variety of transportation equipment.
- Ability to tolerate prolonged walking or standing.
- Ability to work weekend, holidays and different shifts in order to accommodate staffing needs.
- Ability to lift up to 35 pounds without assistance.
- For patient lifts of over 35 pounds, or when patient is unable to assist with the lift, patient handling equipment is expected to be used, with at least one other associate, when available.
- Unique patient lifting/movement situations will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.
Nice To Haves
- N/A
Responsibilities
- Identify proper patient to be transported by checking armband.
- Make sure mode of transport is appropriate to patient’s condition.
- Make sure proper precautions are taken for each patient, i.e., oxygen, I-med, foley catheter, chest tube, etc.
- Make sure patient is properly covered to protect their privacy.
- Make sure oxygen tanks are filled daily.
- Instruct and help new transport staff so they are properly trained.
- Make sure any pertinent patient information is relayed to supervisor or proper department/technician.
- Make sure supervisor or departments are aware of any delays in getting patients.
- Demonstrate a knowledge of institutional policies regarding patient care, fire, safety, infection control, etc. Review department manuals and sign-off supplement.
- Make sure carts are clean and sheets are in place at all times. Report any cart or wheelchair that is not working properly and in need of repair.
- Be able to make film copies.
- Look up and file patient folders; also write new folders out.
- Should be able to deal with stressful situations in a calm and professional manner.
- Report patient safety events and near misses in timely fashion.
- Adhere to all behavioral and procedural patient safety practices.
- Promote culture of safety through identifying threats to patient safety and intervening to prevent patient harm.
- Communicate openly and promote team work.
- Report intimidating behavior and other threats to patient safety promptly.
Benefits
- Comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs
- Competitive compensation
- Generous retirement offerings
- Programs that invest in your career development
- Paid Time Off programs
- Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
- Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
- Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
- Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
- Educational Assistance Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
