ED Transport Sitter/Assistant - ED Admissions Unit - FT - Shift Varies

Huntsville Hospital Health System•Huntsville, AL

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Provides assistance by transporting patients within the department, to nursing units and to ancillary departments. In partnership with nursing, assists in providing 1:1 direct observation of patients on suicide precautions.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required.
BLS for Healthcare Providers must be obtained in the orientation period.
Excellent communication skills.
Ability to work in a fast paced environment and changing tasks frequently.
Familiarity with emergency procedures, legal requirements and standard nursing procedures.
Ability to sit for long periods of time.
Certified in BLS for Healthcare Providers.
Working knowledge of medical terminology.
Ability to work with people from diverse socio-economic backgrounds.
Ability to organize, set priorities and manage multiple priorities.
Ability to adapt to a rapidly changing environment.

Nice To Haves

Prior medical and/or customer service experience preferred.
Previous patient care preferred.
Knowledge of hospital forms and patient identification equipment preferred.

Responsibilities

Transporting patients within the department, to nursing units and to ancillary departments.
Providing 1:1 direct observation of patients on suicide precautions in partnership with nursing.

Benefits

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Flexible spending accounts
Short term disability
Long term disability
401K organization match
Nurse residency program
Tuition assistance
Student loan reimbursement
On-site training and education opportunities
Employee Discounts to phone providers, local restaurants, tickets to shows, apartment application and much more.