Clinical Aide - Operating Room

Parkland Health and Hospital System (PHHS); Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Parkland Health and Hospital System is seeking a Weekend Shift Patient Transport Aide to support patient safety and comfort across hospital departments. This full-time role involves transporting patients, lab specimens, and supplies, and maintaining a clean, safe environment for patients, families, and staff.

The position requires CPR certification within 90 days of hire and up to one year of healthcare experience preferred.

Qualifications

• No formal education required.
• One year of experience in a healthcare or related institutional setting preferred.
• Must have a current Heartsaver CPR course completion card within 90 days of hire and/or placement in job from one of the following: American Heart Association, American Red Cross.

Responsibilities

• Transports patients to departments to help safeguard patients while they are at the hospital.
• Transports lab specimens, blood products and other items within the organization, as needed for the assigned department.
• Assures the cleanliness and safety of the environment to provide the optimal sanitary environment for all internal/external customers of PHHS.
• Responsible for preparing and restocking equipment and supplies in clinic, procedural and inpatient rooms.
• Maintains a positive working relationship with the unit staff, patients, families, visitors, and other hospital administrative and medical staff to ensure the personal comfort and safety of patients, and the unit activities meet the needs of the users.
• Acts as an aide for the nurses in the ambulation of patients to ensure the safety of both the patient and staff.
• May perform patient observation (1:1 observation) as directed.

Skills

Patient transport

Communication

Teamwork

Customer service

Job description

Location: Parkland: 3rd FLR BLK 400

WEEKEND SHIFT

• Thursday: 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM
• Friday: 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM
• Saturday: 6:30 AM - 7:00 PM
• Sunday: 6:30 AM - 7:00 PM

Full Time Position

Primary Purpose

Performs diversified duties including transporting patients, monitoring and stocking supplies and equipment, and assuring cleanliness and safety of the environment.

MINIMUM SPECIFICATIONS

Education

• None

Experience

• One year of experience in a healthcare or related institutional setting, preferred

Certification/Registration/Licensure:

• Must have a current Heartsaver CPR course completion card within 90 days of hire and/or placement in job from one of the following:
• American Heart Association
• American Red Cross

Responsibilities

• Transports patients to departments to help safeguard patients while they are at the hospital.
• Transports lab specimens, blood products and other items within the organization, as needed for the assigned department.
• Assures the cleanliness and safety of the environment to provide the optimal sanitary environment for all internal/ external customers of PHHS.
• Responsible for preparing and restocking equipment and supplies in clinic, procedural and inpatient rooms.
• Maintains a positive working relationship with the unit staff, patients, families, visitors, and other hospital administrative and medical staff to ensure the personal comfort and safety of patients, and the unit activities meet the needs of the users.
• Acts as an aide for the nurses in the ambulation of patients to ensure the safety of both the patient and staff.
• May perform patient observation (1:1 observation) as directed.

Requisition ID: 989765