Night Shift Patient Transport Specialist

Jefferson Health Northeast; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Short- and Long-term Disability

Tuition Assistance

Retirement Plans

Tuition discounts

Job summary

Jefferson Health Northeast is seeking a Patient Transport Associate in Langhorne, PA to transport patients by wheelchair or stretcher between inpatient rooms, testing areas, and procedural spaces. You will report to the nurse in charge and monitor patient condition during transport, ensuring equipment is clean and ready for use.

The role requires adhering to safety protocols, identifying patients before transfer, and maintaining clear communication with nursing staff.

Responsibilities

• Interacts with co-workers, visitors, and other staff consistent with the values of Jefferson.
• Follows safety policies and procedures concerning lifting, moving and transporting patients.
• Transports or transfers non-monitored/stable patients as directed.
• Ensures IV drip rates and sites, oxygen volume flow or other special equipment and appliances are checked by staff RN prior to patient transport, observing equipment during transport and notifies RN of any changes.
• Follows procedures for properly identifying patients prior to transport to or from a service area.
• Transports assigned patients by means of designated conveyance (stretcher or wheelchair) to clinical service areas for treatment or diagnostic studies, returning patient to room at the appropriate time.
• Observes patients for adverse changes in condition or appearance during transport, notifying Registered Nurse immediately.
• Reports intended transport or return of patient to nurse assigned to patient.
• Ensures stretcher pads are wiped down and sanitized appropriately..
• Assists staff in turning, lifting and transferring patients from bed/treatment tables to stretchers and wheelchairs.
• Maintains cleanliness of wheelchairs, stretchers, and equipment.
• Notifies appropriate personnel of any damaged or unserviceable equipment, following established safety policies concerning labeling such equipment and removing them from use immediately.
• Assists with post-mortem transport
• Maintains a clean and organized work area as directed by Director or designee of assigned unit.
• Follows all isolation/contamination policies and procedures in assigned work areas.
• Possesses knowledge and understanding of patient transport associate role in event of a disaster (internal or external). Participates in disaster drills.
• Understands and demonstrates role in achieving patient satisfaction initiatives.

Job description

Jefferson Health Northeast is seeking a Patient Transport Associate in Langhorne, PA to transport patients by wheelchair or stretcher between inpatient rooms, testing areas, and procedural spaces. You will report to the nurse in charge and monitor patient condition during transport, ensuring equipment is clean and ready for use.

The role requires adhering to safety protocols, identifying patients before transfer, and maintaining clear communication with nursing staff.