Patient Transport Aide

1103 Team Member Services; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

PTO from Day One

403(b) Retirement Plan

4 Weeks Paid Parental Leave

Career Development

Well-being Resources

Mental Health Resources and Support

Pet Benefits

Job summary

AdventHealth in Ottawa is seeking a Patient Transport Aide to move patients safely between departments and discharge areas. You will also deliver supplies, records, specimens, and equipment while supporting clinical staff.

The role requires a High School diploma, preferred Nurse Assistant experience, and Basic Life Support certification. You must follow instructions, communicate clearly, and maintain equipment and safety standards.

Qualifications

• High School Graduate or Equivalent Required.
• Previous experience as Nurse Assistant Preferred.
• Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) Required.
• Physical Requirements – see link provided.

Responsibilities

• Transports patients interdepartmentally and upon discharge.
• Conducts rounds for delivery and pickup of supplies, records, specimens, x-rays, orders, and equipment.
• Responds promptly to stat calls and supports clinical staff.
• Assists in handling calls regarding violent patients and helps in takedown procedures.
• Remains accessible at all times to alleviate heavy transitional workloads.
• Informs patients of relevant procedures.
• Performs stocking duties and reports mechanical malfunctions to staff.
• Transports patient valuables and accompanies the patient.
• Maintains department stretchers and wheelchairs and safely manages oxygen tanks.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Organizational

Verbal communication

Interpersonal

Customer relations

Grammar/Spelling

Reading comprehension

Follow verbal instructions

Typing

Computer literacy

People skills

English comprehension

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Nurse Assistant Certification (preferred)

Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification

Job description

Our promise to you: Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better. All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:

Benefits from Day One: Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance Paid Time Off from Day One 403-B Retirement Plan 4 Weeks 100% Paid Parental Leave Career Development Whole Person Well-being Resources Mental Health Resources and Support Pet Benefits

Schedule: Full time Shift: Day (United States of America) Address: 1301 S MAIN ST City: OTTAWA State: Kansas Postal Code: 66067

• The Patient Transport Aide performs safe and timely transport of patients interdepartmentally and upon discharge.
• Conducts rounds for the delivery and pickup of supplies, records, specimens, x-rays, orders, and equipment.
• Promptly responds to stat calls and meets requests of clinical staff.
• Assists in handling calls regarding violent patients and supports in take down procedures.
• Remains accessible at all times and offers help to alleviate heavy transitional workloads.
• Informs patients of relevant procedures.
• Performs stocking duties and reports any mechanical malfunctions to staff.
• Transports patient valuables/belongings and accompanies the patient.
• Maintains department stretchers and wheelchairs in patient-ready condition and safely manages oxygen tanks.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Organizational [Required]
• Verbal [Required]
• Interpersonal [Required]
• Customer Relations [Required]
• Grammar/Spelling [Required]
• Read/Comprehend written instructions [Required]
• Follow verbal instructions [Required]
• Keyboarding (manual) [Required]
• Computer (visual) [Required]
• Good people skills and organizational skills [Required]
• Ability to understand English and to follow direction [Required]

High School Graduate or Equivalent Required

Previous experience as Nurse Assistant Preferred

Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) Required

Physical Requirements - https://tinyurl.com/2vvwrzem

$15.79 - $23.68

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.

Every day, our fellow team members show up to work, unified by one shared mission: Extending the Healing Ministry of Jesus Christ. As a faith-based health care organization, our story is one of hope as we strive to heal and restore the body, mind and spirit. Though our facilities are spread across the country, this unwavering belief binds us together. Across every office, exam and patient room, we’re committed to providing individualized, holistic care. This is our Christian mission, and it inspires us to help make communities healthier and happier.