Transport Associate

INTEGRIS Health•Oklahoma City, OK

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Transport Associate is responsible for safely and efficiently transporting patients throughout INTEGRIS Health facilities. The role requires population-specific competencies and adherence to National Patient Safety Goals appropriate to the level of patient contact. The position is based at INTEGRIS Health Baptist Medical Center in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, and reports to the unit Manager/Department Director. The position may involve additional or varied physical demands and/or respiratory fit-test requirements. The role may expose the associate to infections and communicable diseases, blood and body fluids, electrical equipment, and chemicals; standard precautions must be followed.

Requirements

Must be able to communicate effectively in English, verbally and in writing.

Nice To Haves

One year of customer-service-related work experience.

Responsibilities

Transport patients to and from clinical, ancillary, and support departments.
Monitor patients’ condition during transport, call for assistance, and/or use CPR training if necessary.
Communicate with nursing staff and ancillary departments about patient departure and arrival.
Assist nursing staff with preparation for transport and upon the patient’s return to the unit.
Observe supplemental oxygen safety procedures.
Follow department policy on weekly equipment cleaning.
May retrieve and transport medications.
Adhere to National Patient Safety Goals as appropriate for the level of patient contact.