Transportation Attendant
About The Position
Transports patients to and from the nursing units, other hospital department, physicians' offices and designated discharge areas. Responsible for performing patient transfers or repositioning under the supervision of the nursing staff using the appropriate patient lifting equipment. Responsible for the maintenance and inventory of patient lifting equipment along with maintaining proper hygiene of the slings. Mau assist with employee education and training of patient lifting equipment and transfer techniques when indicated.
Requirements
- High School diploma or GED; or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Responsibilities
- Transports patients to and from the nursing units, other hospital department, physicians' offices and designated discharge areas.
- Performing patient transfers or repositioning under the supervision of the nursing staff using the appropriate patient lifting equipment.
- Responsible for the maintenance and inventory of patient lifting equipment along with maintaining proper hygiene of the slings.
- Assist with employee education and training of patient lifting equipment and transfer techniques when indicated.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Hospitals
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
