Transport Service Associate - Jefferson Hospital - Full Time

Highmark Health • Jefferson Hills, PA

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About The Position

The Transport Service Associate transports patients, medical records, mail, specimens, equipment, and other materials throughout the facility. The role supports patient transfers between departments and care or testing areas, and delivers requested items while following applicable safety, infection-control, regulatory, and company requirements. The position also requires professional conduct, participation in facility and department programs, and compliance with attendance, privacy, and information-security policies.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance Certificate.
• Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance Certificate.
• Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance Certificate.

Responsibilities

• Safely transport patients between departments, patient care areas, and testing areas using a wheelchair, stretcher, or bed; communicate arrivals and departures to appropriate staff and customer service representatives as needed.
• Deliver medical records, test results, specimens, mail, medical supplies, equipment, medication, isolation gowns, and other requested items.
• Meet performance standards for moving patients and objects.
• Assist with transferring patients between beds and transportation equipment.
• Request and obtain instruction or assistance from nursing staff for patients requiring isolation techniques, two-person lifts, oxygen during transport, or special handling of support devices.
• Adhere to corporate citizenship standards and regulatory and corporate requirements; participate in facility and department programs, training, and performance improvement; maintain a professional image and follow the department attendance policy.
• Follow safety and infection-control policies and practices, including OSHA requirements, product usage, personal protective equipment, handwashing, isolation procedures, safe waste handling, and emergency codes and responses.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Protect confidential information and comply with HIPAA, company privacy and information-security policies, the Code of Business Conduct, applicable laws, and required training.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED