Patient Transport Aide

Mercy Hospital; Durango (CO); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercy Hospital in Durango, CO is seeking a dedicated Patient Transport Aide to support staff in transporting patients and delivering essential supplies. The role requires strong physical stamina and a compassionate approach to patient care in a fast-paced hospital setting.

You will transport patients interdepartmentally, report patient status changes to the RN, respond to stat calls, and ensure timely delivery and pickup of items while maintaining equipment in ready-to-use condition.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• BLS, American Heart Association certification is required.
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills are essential.
• Ability to lift and transport heavy items.
• Strong English comprehension is required.

Responsibilities

• Performs the safe, timely transport of patients interdepartmentally and upon discharge.
• Accurately reports any observed patient status change to the RN.
• Promptly responds to stat calls and meets requests of clinical staff.
• Conducts rounds for the proper, timely delivery and pickup of items such as supplies, records, specimens, xrays, orders and equipment.
• Responsible for the transport of patient valuables/belongings and ensures they accompany patient.
• Maintains department stretchers and wheelchairs in patient-ready condition.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

English comprehension

Physical stamina

Lift and transport heavy items

BLS Certification

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Patient Transport Aide, you will assist staff by performing tasks related to patient transport and indirect patient care, ensuring the effective delivery of necessary supplies for continuous patient care.

Every day you will safely and efficiently transport patients to and from various hospital departments, deliver essential supplies and equipment, and contribute to the smooth flow of patient care operations.

To be successful in this role, you will possess strong physical stamina, attention to detail in patient handling and transport protocols, and a commitment to providing timely and compassionate support to patients and staff in a healthcare setting.

• Performs the safe, timely transport of patients interdepartmentally and upon discharge.
• Accurately reports any observed patient status change needs to RN.
• Promptly responds to stat calls and meets requests of clinical staff.
• Conducts rounds for the proper, timely delivery and pickup of various items such as supplies, records, specimens, xrays, orders and equipment.
• Responsible for the transport of patient valuables/belongings and ensures they accompany patient.
• Maintains department stretchers, wheelchairs in patient ready condition.

Job Requirements

Required

• High School Diploma or GED
• BLS, American Heart Association
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills
• Ability to lift and transport heavy items
• Strong English comprehension

Preferred

• Experience as a nurse assistant

Where You'll Work

Mercy Hospital is an 82 bed, acute care hospital located in the scenic southwestern Colorado town of Durango. It is the only hospital in Colorado to be rated by Medicare with five stars for overall hospital quality. It is recognized for excellence in orthopedic and spine surgery and for outstanding patient experience and patient safety. Mercy has also received ten consecutive 'A' grades for patient safety from The Leapfrog Group. Our providers use state-of-the-art technology in an environment designed to promote wellbeing and healing of body, mind, and spirit. Among the many specialty services available at Mercy are emergency care (Level III trauma designation), surgical care, cardiac care (including interventional), Orthopedic and Spine Centers of Excellence, a Family Birthing Center, home care, hospice care and more. Durango offers an exceptional quality of life with small town charm, excellent schools, and year-round, world-class outdoor recreation opportunities including snow sports, river sports, hiking, biking, camping and more.