ED Transport Sitter- ED Admissions Unit - FT - Shift Varies

Marshall Medical Centers; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Huntsville Hospital Health System in Huntsville, AL is seeking a Patient Transport Associate to support mobility within the department, move patients to nursing units and to ancillary departments, and assist with 1:1 direct observation for suicide precautions in partnership with nursing.

Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma or GED, BLS certification, and prior medical or customer service experience.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or GED required.
• BLS certification must be obtained in the orientation period.
• Experience: Prior medical and/or customer service experience preferred.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Familiar with emergency procedures and standard nursing procedures.
• Must be able to sit for long periods and handle multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Provides assistance by transporting patients within the department, to nursing units and to ancillary departments.
• In partnership with nursing, assists in providing 1:1 direct observation of patients on suicide precautions.

Skills

Communication skills

Multitasking

Emergency procedures

Medical terminology

Customer service

Patient care

Education

High school diploma or GED

BLS for Healthcare Providers

Job description

Overview

Provides assistance by transporting patients within the department, to nursing units and to ancillary departments. In partnership with nursing, assists in providing 1:1 direct observation of patients on suicide precautions.

Qualifications

Education: High school diploma or GED required.

License, Certification and/or Registration: BLS for Healthcare Providers must be obtained in the orientation period

Experience: Prior medical and/or customer service experience preferred. Previous patient care preferred.

Additional Skills/Abilities: Must have excellent communication skills with the ability to work in a fast paced environment and changing tasks frequently. Must be familiar with emergency procedures, legal requirements and standard nursing procedures. Must be able to sit for long periods of time. Must be certified in BLS for Healthcare Providers. Knowledge of hospital forms and patient identification equipment preferred. Must have a working knowledge of medical terminology. Must exhibit the ability to work with people from diverse socio-economic backgrounds; to organize, set priorities and manage multiple priorities, and to adapt to a rapidly changing environment.

About Us

Highlights of our hospitals

Huntsville Hospital was recently namedBest Regional Hospital and #2 in Alabama by U.S. News & World Report. With 971 beds, a specialized Orthopedic & Spine Tower, a Level III Regional Neonatal ICU, and the largest Emergency Department and Level 1 Trauma Center in the state with our own specialized Red Shirt Trauma Program, there are many opportunities to apply your knowledge and skills. We are a certified Primary Stroke Center and named "One of the Top 100 Hospitals in the Nation with Great Heart Programs." From six cath labs and four EP labs to multiple medical and step-down units, you can continually grow your skillset! We offer a training center on campus for continuing education, Shared Governance Program, Clinical Ladder for professional development, The Daisy Award, and if you are a new grad, a Nurse Residency Program to help you transition from student to professional nurse. We care about you and your well-being by offering an excellent benefits package, childcare, health and wellness programs, an onsite employee pharmacy, a free health clinic, tuition assistance, and much more. We are committed to creating a diverse environment and proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Ask us about incentives and additional opportunities.

Huntsville Hospital Benefits:

We are committed to providing competitive benefits. Our benefits package for eligible employees includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, flexible spending; short term and long term disability; several retirement account options with 401Korganization match; nurse residency program; tuition assistance; student loan reimbursement; On-site training and education opportunities; Employee Discountsto phone providers, local restaurants, tickets to shows, apartment application and much more!

Learn more about Huntsville Hospital Health System:

• Careers:https://careers.hhsys.org/careers-home
• Benefits: https://careers.hhsys.org/us/en/benefits
• Education & Professional Development:https://www.huntsvillehospital.org/education
• Life In Huntsville:https://www.huntsvillehospital.org/about-huntsville-al