Patient Transporter - St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital

Bon Secours Mercy Health; Youngstown (OH); Sur place; USD 21 000 - 30 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Competitive pay

Incentives

403(b) with employer contributions

Health benefits (medical/dental/vision

Paid time off

Résumé du poste

Bon Secours Mercy Health seeks a patient transport associate in Youngstown, OH, to move patients safely between rooms and departments, following AIDET practices and hospital protocols.

The role requires close coordination with nursing staff, timely hand-offs, and keeping transport logs. A High School diploma or GED and BLS certification are preferred, with union support and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• BLS certification on hire or within orientation period.
• Healthcare/transport experience preferred.
• Ability to assist with patient transfers safely.

Responsabilités

• Transports patients and items between hospital locations using appropriate resources.
• Ensures patient comfort and privacy during transport.
• Stays with patient at all times during transport.
• Provides hand-off communication to the receiving nurse.
• Verifies patient information using two forms of verification.

Connaissances

Safe patient transport

AIDET usage

Two-factor verification

BLS certification

Clear communication

Formation

High School Diploma or GED

Outils

Wheelchair operation

Description du poste

THIS IS A COLLECTIVE BARGAINING UNIT POSITION

Summary Of Primary Function/General Purpose Of Position

Transports patients from their room throughout hospital as needed to ancillary departments; adheres to schedules and notifies departments of schedule changes in a timely manner. Transports patients in a safe and efficient manner including use of AIDET.

Essential Job Functions

• Transports patients and patient related items to and from various hospital locations to ancillary departments utilizing appropriate resources to ensure safe patient transport.
• Ensures patient is covered for comfort and/or privacy.
• Stays with patient at all times.
• Gives Hand-off communication to the receiving nurse.
• Verifies patient information using two forms of verification and makes sure the patient has proper identification bracelet.
• Notifies appropriate department within five minutes of patient delay for scheduled procedure or therapy sessions.
• Maintains daily transportation logs which includes departure and arrival times, name of patient, and/or equipment transported.
• May provide life saving care during emergency codes.
• Monitors and inspects patient care equipment prior to and during transports.
• Cleans and maintains hospital transport equipment/wheel chairs and uses hospital monitor program to monitor transport as per schedule and disinfects surfaces between transports.
• Reviews equipment/orientation checklist at least annually to ensure competent use of equipment.

Employment Qualifications

Preferred Minimum Education

High School Diploma or GED

Licensure/Certification Required

BLS upon hire or obtained within the employee's department orientation period.

Other Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred

Healthcare And/or Transport Experience Preferred.

As a Bon Secours Mercy Health associate, you're part of a Mission that matters. We support your well-being—personally and professionally. Our benefits are built to grow with you and meet your unique needs, every step of the way.

What We Offer

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
• Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HSA/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts
• Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders
• Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support

Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status.

All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you'd like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Bon secours Mercy Health – Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Aff