Patient Transport Attendant - Central Transport - Per Diem/Days- Req# 2063867834

Antelope Valley Medical Center; Lancaster (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated Patient Transport Attendant to join their dynamic team. This role is vital for ensuring patients are safely transported throughout the hospital, utilizing proper techniques and equipment. You'll engage directly with patients and staff, making a significant impact on patient care and comfort. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and have a passion for helping others, this position offers a rewarding opportunity to contribute to the well-being of patients in a supportive and collaborative setting.

Qualifications

• Experience in Patient Transportation Services or similar roles.
• Knowledge of hospital operations and patient care.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients in and out of bed using safe handling techniques.
• Transport patients, charts, and equipment safely throughout the hospital.
• Communicate effectively with hospital staff prior to moving patients.

Skills

Patient Transportation

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Ability to Work Under Stress

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

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Job Objective:

Under the immediate management of the Central Transport Supervisor or designee, the Patient Transport Attendant provides transportation of patients throughout the hospital, delivery of beds, gurneys and wheelchairs to units, exchange of portable O2 tanks throughout the hospital, and other special tasks to maintain department functions.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist patients in and out of bed, using proper safe patient handling techniques.
• Use wheelchair, gurneys, and other similar mechanisms appropriate to patient needs and safe practice.
• Communicate effectively with hospital staff prior to moving patients.
• Achieve and maintain departmental response time and turnaround time established by management.
• Assess the patient’s needs prior and during transport.
• Follow through with tasks or special projects.
• Report defective equipment to responsible parties.
• Clean and maintain all patient transport equipment as needed.
• Demonstrate knowledge of age-specific needs and behaviors.
• Follow established procedures to verify and transport the correct patient using proper identifiers.
• Verify mode of transportation, obtain patient chart, paperwork, linen, and equipment.
• Transport patients, charts, and equipment safely and effectively throughout the hospital.
• Provide emergency assistance if a patient becomes ill during transport.
• Notify nursing staff of patient transport and destination.
• Assist in transfer processes, requesting assistance for special needs.
• Use all equipment safely and effectively.
• Follow Universal Precautions at all times.

Non-Essential Duties:

• Assist in other areas as assigned and within competency.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge:

• Experience in Patient Transportation Services or similar.
• Knowledge of hospital operations and patient care.

Skills:

• Skills acquired in patient transportation or similar roles.

Abilities:

• Complete required competencies.
• Organize work and prioritize tasks.
• Communicate effectively in English.
• Work effectively under stress.
• Adhere to standards of courtesy and conduct.
• Complete tasks timely.

Education and Experience:

Education:

High School Diploma or GED.

Experience:

• Preferred experience in Patient Transport Services or similar.
• Preferred experience in patient care settings.

Certifications:

• Basic Life Support (BLS) training within 30 days of hire.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Bending, pushing, pulling, and lifting required.

A detailed physical requirements description is maintained in the Employee Health Department.