Patient Transporter - PRN

Sanford; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

Sanford Health is seeking a transport associate to safely move patients between beds and departments and to retrieve medical records and documents as requested.

The role may involve lifting, equipment maintenance, and discharge-related tasks; adherence to health, safety, and security policies is required, with additional hours available as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency, or CNA/NA preferred.
• If working in North Dakota, must register with the North Dakota Department of Health as a nursing aide within four months of hire.
• BLS certification required within six weeks of employment and must be maintained.

Responsibilities

• Safely transport patients/residents to and from their inpatient/resident beds to other areas and ancillary departments, and retrieve medical records, prescriptions and other clinical documentation for patients/residents as requested.
• Remove and replace medical devices, and lift, or assist in lifting patients/residents to gurneys, wheelchairs or other devices to facilitate transport.
• Inspect and perform minor maintenance to transportation tools and devices.
• Document and request other maintenance as needed.
• Must comply with enterprise guidelines and policies of health, safety and security at all times, and become familiar with medical terms and certain pieces of medical equipment.
• May be required to change or transport linens, assist in transporting specimens, documents or patient/residents possessions, and for discharge processing of inpatient/resident rooms.

Skills

Patient transport

Lifting assistance

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or equivalency

Job description

Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America's heartland.

Work Shift:

Varies (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

0

Compensation:

Salary Range: $16.75 - $23.50

Union Position:

No

Department Details

• Every 3rd weekend
• 2 Holidays per year
• 10:30pm - 7:00am Saturday and Sunday
• Additional hours available for pick up

Summary

Safely transport patients/residents to and from their inpatient/resident beds to other areas and ancillary departments, and retrieve medical records, prescriptions and other clinical documentation for patients/residents as requested.

Job Description

Required to remove and replace medical devices, and lift, or assisting in lifting patients/residents to gurneys, wheelchairs or other devices to facilitate transport. Inspect and perform minor maintenance to transportation tools and devices. Document and request other maintenance as needed. Must comply with enterprise guidelines and policies of health, safety and security at all times, and become familiar with medical terms and certain pieces of medical equipment. May be required to change or transport linens, assist in transporting specimens, documents or patient/residents possessions, and for discharge processing of inpatient/resident rooms.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency, or Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) or Nursing Assistant (NA) preferred.
• If working in North Dakota, required to register with the North Dakota Department of Health as a nursing aide within four months of hire. Registered with the North Dakota Department of Health as a Certified Nursing Aide preferred.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within six weeks of employment and must be maintained.

Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet.

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