Transport Aide, Per Diem

Jackson Health•Miami, FL

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Transport Aide moves patient(s) from and within the Emergency Care Center to patient care areas, including Urgent Care Center, Radiology and inpatient units by transport vehicle in a safe and efficient manner, using proper body mechanics according to the age specific needs of the patients. Provides other services that support the delivery of care to the patients.

Requirements

Generally requires 0 to 3 years of related experience.
High School diploma is strongly preferred.
Ability to analyze, organize and prioritize work accurately while meeting multiple deadlines.
Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form.
Ability to handle difficult and stressful situations with critical thinking and professional composure.
Ability to understand and follow instructions.
Ability to exercise sound and independent judgment.
Knowledge and skill in use of job appropriate technology and software applications.
American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) and any additional applicable life support certification for Healthcare Providers is required upon hire with at least 6 months validity and maintenance at JHS for the duration of employment.
Unit Specific Credential
FL-BLS
Job function requires extended standing or walking.
Must be able to carry objects weighing 21 to 50 pounds.
Able to lift or move objects weighing 51 to 100 pounds with the use of appropriate devices.
Jobs in this group require frequent visual acuity to perform activities related to extended use of computers.

Responsibilities

Reports to area and charge nurse as assigned, picks up and delivers patients using transport vehicle, according to age specific needs of the patient.
Transports patients to and from locations within inpatient, outpatient or emergency areas or diagnostic, therapeutic or research procedures.
Observes patients on stretchers and assist with bathroom needs.
Communicates with charge nurse to receive assignment and/or patient transport information.
Cleans transport vehicles and notifies supervisor of needed repairs.
Receives and delivers charts, requisitions, various reports and medical records; obtains signatures on forms as required.
Delivers personal belongings of patients.
Receives and delivers supplies, specimens, medications and equipment when requested.
Logs in requests for patient transports and totals the number of trips at the end of each shift.
Gives on the job training to new employees as assigned.
Transport the deceased to the morgue as assigned.
Assist with stocking and distribution of supplies and equipment when required.
Maintains a professional appearance by conforming to dress code.
Prepares stretchers for use by cleaning with the appropriate solution and placing clean linen on stretcher.
Keeps work station clean and orderly.
Follows and performs all related unit specific policies and procedures, as detailed on the unit specific competency check-list.
Utilizes job and unit specific equipment as required.
Demonstrates behaviors of service excellence and CARE values (Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Expertise).
Performs all other related job duties as assigned.