Transport Aide, Per Diem, Jackson South

Jackson Health•Miami, FL

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 and proper body mechanics to transport patients safely and efficiently according to their age-specific needs, and provides other services that support patient care.

Requirements

Generally, 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 and independent judgment.
Knowledge and skill in using job-appropriate technology and software applications.
AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) certification with at least 6 months of validity; maintenance is required at JHS for the duration of employment.
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 JHS for the duration of employment.
Ability to stand or walk for extended periods.
Ability to carry objects weighing 21 to 50 pounds.
Ability to lift or move objects weighing 51 to 100 pounds using appropriate devices.
Frequent visual acuity for activities involving extended computer use.
Must wear Personal Protective Equipment when exposed to an infectious or clinical hospital environment.

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 to and from locations within inpatient, outpatient, or 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 a supervisor about needed repairs.
Receive and deliver charts, requisitions, reports, and medical records; obtain signatures on forms as required.
Deliver patients’ personal belongings.
Receive and deliver supplies, specimens, medications, and equipment when requested.
Log patient transport requests and total the number of 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 in accordance with 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 and perform unit-specific policies and procedures as detailed on the unit-specific competency checklist.
Use job- and unit-specific equipment as required.
Demonstrate service excellence and CARE values: Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Expertise.
Perform other related job duties as assigned.