Transport Aide, Full time, All Shifts

Jackson Health•Miami, FL

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Transport Aide moves patients from and within the Emergency Care Center to patient-care areas, including the Urgent Care Center, Radiology, and inpatient units. The aide uses transport vehicles to move patients safely and efficiently, applying proper body mechanics and considering patients’ age-specific needs. The role also provides other services that support patient care.

Requirements

Generally requires 0 to 3 years of related experience.
Ability to analyze, organize, and prioritize work accurately while meeting multiple deadlines.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
Ability to handle difficult and stressful situations with critical thinking and professional composure.
Ability to understand and follow instructions.
Ability to exercise sound, independent judgment.
Knowledge and skill in using job-appropriate technology and software applications.
AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) with at least 6 months of validity is required for the unit-specific credential.
American Heart Association and any additional applicable life support certification for Healthcare Providers may be required at the unit level upon hire, with at least 6 months of validity and maintenance at Jackson Health System for the duration of employment.
Must be able to stand or walk for extended periods.
Must be able to carry objects weighing 21 to 50 pounds and lift or move objects weighing 51 to 100 pounds using appropriate devices.
Must wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when exposed to infectious or clinical hospital environments.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Report to the assigned area and charge nurse, and pick up and deliver patients using a transport vehicle according to their age-specific needs.
Transport patients between inpatient, outpatient, and emergency areas and to diagnostic, therapeutic, or research procedures.
Observe patients on stretchers and assist with bathroom needs.
Communicate with the charge nurse to receive assignments and patient transport information.
Clean transport vehicles and notify the supervisor when repairs are needed.
Receive and deliver charts, requisitions, reports, and medical records; obtain signatures on forms as required.
Deliver patients’ personal belongings.
Deliver supplies, specimens, medications, and equipment when requested.
Log patient transport requests and total trips at the end of each shift.
Provide on-the-job training to new employees when assigned.
Transport deceased patients to the morgue when assigned.
Assist with stocking and distributing supplies and equipment when required.
Maintain a professional appearance and conform to the dress code.
Prepare stretchers by cleaning them with the appropriate solution and placing clean linen on them.
Keep the work station clean and orderly.
Follow unit-specific policies and procedures and use job- and unit-specific equipment as required.
Demonstrate service excellence and Jackson Health System CARE values: Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Expertise.
Perform other related job duties as assigned.