Ambassador

North Mississippi Health Services; Tupelo (MS); On-site; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

North Mississippi Health Services is seeking an Ambassador to manage and optimize patient and visitor transport, including wheelchairs, stretchers, and other means of transport. You will collaborate with the Shift Supervisor and engage with a diverse set of people, documenting and tracking all transport requests and monitoring equipment to ensure smooth, timely movement of patients.

The role emphasizes strong communication and organizational skills, patient care during transport, and adherence

Qualifications

• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to document and track transport requests.
• Experience with electronic tracking systems is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Receive and transport patients/visitors to their designated site in a safe, timely manner.
• Seek opportunities to reduce waste and streamline transport processes.
• Adhere to all patient transport policies and proper body mechanics.
• Assess transportation needs of the patient.
• Document all transport requests in the tracking system.
• Maintain wheelchairs, stretchers, and transport equipment in clean, sanitary condition.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Job description

Posting Description

We believe a career is more than just a career — it's a calling. Our teammates' \"True North\" is what calls them to health care; it’s their passion. At North Mississippi Health Services, we believe in helping you leverage and connect that passion with a much greater purpose that impacts people you know and love.

JOB SUMMARY The Ambassador at North Mississippi Health Services is responsible for managing and optimizing patient and visitor transport, including wheelchairs, stretchers, and other means of transport. This role collaborates with the Shift Supervisor and serves a vital patient-facing role, utilizing strong communication and organization skills to engage with a diverse array of people, document and track all requests for transport service, and monitor transport equipment to ensure smooth and timely transportation. JOB FUNCTIONS Transportation Management:

• Receives and transports patients/visitors in a safe and timely manner to their designated site.
• Seeks opportunities to reduce waste and streamline processes to aid in safe and timely movement of patients within the organization.
• Adheres to all policies and procedures for patient transport and uses proper body mechanics during transport.
• Possesses working knowledge of electronic tracking system, paging system, phone system and logging in and out of patient transport assignments.
  Patient Care:
• Assess the transportation needs of the patient.
• Performs duties assigned to meet personal needs and comfort of patients.
• Assist with the transport of patients requiring oxygen and IV therapy.
• Ensure the safe and proper handling of oxygen tanks and IV equipment during transport.
• Monitor patients’ conditions during transport and report any changes to the nursing staff.
• Provide comfort and reassurance to patients during transport.
  Documentation:
• Documents all requests for transport service in order to provide an accurate and timely tracking system.
• Possesses knowledge of electronic tracking system and Safety Solutions.
  Maintenance:
• Maintains wheelchairs, stretchers, etc., in a clean and sanitary condition as well as proper working order.