Transport Aide
The Transport Aide performs activities related to transportation of patients as directed. May run errands, transport supplies, equipment, loose traction, reprocessed items, and assist with cleaning related duties. The Transport Aide assesses all transfer orders for safety considerations, including techniques and level of assistance needed, acting as a resource and support to the nursing care team.
EDUCATION:
High School diploma, GED or equivalent preferred
Completion of a Nursing Assistant program, Emergency Medical Technician, Home Health Aide program or transport related program preferred
Experience:
1 year (1040 hours) or more of documented previous experience as a Nursing Assistant, Hospital Technician, Emergency Room Technician, patient care transport position in an acute care setting, or one year of experience in Environmental Services Department at Marin General Hospital.
PREREQUISITE SKILLS:
Knowledge of proper usages of body mechanics or lifting techniques and equipment related to safe movement and transfer of patients
Ability to read, speak, write, understand and follow English verbal and written instructions
Ability to establish priorities and maintain a calm demeanor while working in an atmosphere of conflicting demands
Ability to communicate clearly, work tactfully and effectively with patients, visitors, physicians, team members and other hospital staff
Ability to effectively utilize current in-house computer system
Ability to write clearly and Ability to work effectively as a team member and contribute positively towards the goals of the team and the organization
LICENSE/REGISTRATION/CERTIFICATION:
Obtain and maintain BLS-HCP (Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider) certification according to Hospital policy
Obtain Management of Assaultive Behavior certification within 90 days of hire, maintain annually
DUTIES AND
Responsibilities:
Responds to calls/pages in a timely manner, i.e., immediately if Stat and all others within ten (10) minutes, letting caller know the priority status of the call and estimated time of arrival
Assesses the type of transport required, timing, equipment to be utilized, level of assistance needed for any additional staff, prior to safely initiating a transport
Assists care team with patients into or out of bed or to/from transport devices to/from bed/chair, utilizing a team approach and good body mechanics
Pushes and pulls wheelchairs, gurneys or beds occupied by patients in a safe, timely and efficient manner
Assures that all lifting devices are maintained in an orderly and sanitary condition; maintains transport equipment, and promptly pulls any unserviceable equipment out of services and delivers it to engineering for repair, reporting all unsafe conditions to supervisor in a timely manner
Legibly and accurately tracks the number of transports per shift by recording, completing and tallying the daily tracking form and submitting it to the coordinator at the end of the shift
Cycle cleans gurneys and wheelchairs using a detergent disinfectant
Routinely inspect utility rooms for removal of used sequential sleeves to Sterile Processing
Adheres to downtime activities list between Guest Transport Calls
Provides post mortem support for transport to morgue
Maintains morgue per policy and adheres to cycle cleaning schedule for refrigerator cleaning
Strategically positions wheelchairs and gurneys throughout shift
Monitors and removes loose and excess traction equipment from service elevator areas and equipment rooms
Performs errands (i.e. Medical Records, Blood Bank, Dumbwaiter) for clinical and ancillary units
Assumes lead role in determining most effective approach in use of specialized lift equipment
Monitors oxygen cylinders for proper level of oxygen. Replaces as necessary
SECONDARY
Assist with routine cleaning and discharge cleaning of the patient environments
May assist patient care providers with basic patient care i.e. setting up food trays, assisting with making beds/gurney's, assist with ambulation of patients
Other duties as assigned
External hires must pass a background check/drug screen. Qualified applicants with arrest records and/or conviction records will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with Federal, State and local laws. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or disability status and any other classification protected by Federal, State and local laws.
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EDUCATION:
High School diploma, GED or equivalent preferred
Completion of a Nursing Assistant program, Emergency Medical Technician, Home Health Aide program or transport related program preferred
Experience:
1 year (1040 hours) or more of documented previous experience as a Nursing Assistant, Hospital Technician, Emergency Room Technician, patient care transport position in an acute care setting, or one year of experience in Environmental Services Department at Marin General Hospital.
PREREQUISITE SKILLS:
Knowledge of proper usages of body mechanics or lifting techniques and equipment related to safe movement and transfer of patients
Ability to read, speak, write, understand and follow English verbal and written instructions
Ability to establish priorities and maintain a calm demeanor while working in an atmosphere of conflicting demands
Ability to communicate clearly, work tactfully and effectively with patients, visitors, physicians, team members and other hospital staff
Ability to effectively utilize current in-house computer system
Ability to write clearly and Ability to work effectively as a team member and contribute positively towards the goals of the team and the organization
LICENSE/REGISTRATION/CERTIFICATION:
Obtain and maintain BLS-HCP (Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider) certification according to Hospital policy
Obtain Management of Assaultive Behavior certification within 90 days of hire, maintain annually
DUTIES AND
Responsibilities:
Responds to calls/pages in a timely manner, i.e., immediately if Stat and all others within ten (10) minutes, letting caller know the priority status of the call and estimated time of arrival
Assesses the type of transport required, timing, equipment to be utilized, level of assistance needed for any additional staff, prior to safely initiating a transport
Assists care team with patients into or out of bed or to/from transport devices to/from bed/chair, utilizing a team approach and good body mechanics
Pushes and pulls wheelchairs, gurneys or beds occupied by patients in a safe, timely and efficient manner
Assures that all lifting devices are maintained in an orderly and sanitary condition; maintains transport equipment, and promptly pulls any unserviceable equipment out of services and delivers it to engineering for repair, reporting all unsafe conditions to supervisor in a timely manner
Legibly and accurately tracks the number of transports per shift by recording, completing and tallying the daily tracking form and submitting it to the coordinator at the end of the shift
Cycle cleans gurneys and wheelchairs using a detergent disinfectant
Routinely inspect utility rooms for removal of used sequential sleeves to Sterile Processing
Adheres to downtime activities list between Guest Transport Calls
Provides post mortem support for transport to morgue
Maintains morgue per policy and adheres to cycle cleaning schedule for refrigerator cleaning
Strategically positions wheelchairs and gurneys throughout shift
Monitors and removes loose and excess traction equipment from service elevator areas and equipment rooms
Performs errands (i.e. Medical Records, Blood Bank, Dumbwaiter) for clinical and ancillary units
Assumes lead role in determining most effective approach in use of specialized lift equipment
Monitors oxygen cylinders for proper level of oxygen. Replaces as necessary
SECONDARY
Assist with routine cleaning and discharge cleaning of the patient environments
May assist patient care providers with basic patient care i.e. setting up food trays, assisting with making beds/gurney's, assist with ambulation of patients
Other duties as assigned
External hires must pass a background check/drug screen. Qualified applicants with arrest records and/or conviction records will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with Federal, State and local laws. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or disability status and any other classification protected by Federal, State and local laws.
Are you a returning applicant?Previous Applicants:Email:Password:
If you do not remember your password click here.
. Apply now!Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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