Patient Transporter

Talentify; Methuen (MA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Talentify is seeking a Nursing Assistant to assist the health care team in implementing the plan of care in a hospital setting in Methuen, MA. You will support discharge prep, transport patients, maintain supplies, and report safety concerns to the RN, while promoting learning and adherence to infection control policies.

Required American Red Cross BLS certification; HS Diploma or equivalent preferred. The role emphasizes patient safety, teamwork, and compassionate care in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• American Red Cross BLS certification required.
• HS Diploma or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with discharge preparation and ensure patient belongings are secured.
• Help transport patients safely to various hospital areas.
• Maintain supplies and equipment; report malfunctions.
• Promote learning and act as a preceptor when needed.
• Identify risks to patient safety and appropriate reporting.
• Adhere to infection control policies and clean environment.

Education

HS Diploma or equivalent

Job description

JOB SUMMARY:

Assists the health care team in implementing the plan of care.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assists with preparation for patient's discharge (e.g., check belongings, get wheelchair & escort patient out).
• Seeks assistance as needed from appropriate resources and recognizes the need for emergency intervention. Promotes learning for colleagues and self, functions as a preceptor.
• Proactively identifies risk to patient safety and identifies opportunities to reduce medical/health care errors (i.e., appropriate reporting of errors/incidents).
• Identifies ethical issues and reports them to the RN.
• Reports in a timely manner to the primary RN the patient's complaint of pain.
• Transports patients to & from different areas of hospital safely and efficiently.
• Assists the staff in transferring patients to and from stretchers, wheelchairs, etc.
• Maintains and restocks supplies & equipment (e.g., gloves, oxygen tanks, wheelchairs, stretchers, etc.) and precaution carts.
• Reports malfunctioning equipment.
• Supports hourly rounding in the department.
• Incorporates the 4Ps during rounding - Pain, Potty, Positioning, Personal Possessions.
• Assists in maintaining an orderly, clutter-free and clean environment.
• Adheres to Infection Control policies.

Deliver and pick up supplies, meds, labs, etc. to and from other departments

EDUCATION AND RELATED EXPERIENCE:

Required:

• American Red Cross BLS certification required. Certification training will be provided during orientation if not already achieved.

Preferred:

• HS Diploma or equivalent preferred.