Porter- FT- Days- WH OR - 22499

DHR Health; Edinburg (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

DHR Health in Edinburg, TX is seeking a full-time Courier/Transport role within Surgical Services. The position provides patient transport between departments and supports the Pre- and Post-Operative areas using safe transfer techniques.

No experience is required, though experience in a hospital or health care setting is preferred. A High School Diploma or GED is preferred and BLS/CPR certification must be completed within 90 days of hire.

Qualifications

• No experience required; hospital or health care setting preferred.
• Must be able to transport patients and couriers safely.
• Ability to maintain confidential records and filing.

Responsibilities

• Transport and escort patients to and from departments using safe transfer techniques.
• Deliver specimens, equipment, schedules, and supplies throughout the hospital.
• Maintain transportation equipment in clean and safe condition.
• May run errands outside the facility as needed.

Education

High School Diploma/GED

BLS/CPR certification within 90 days of hire

Job description

US:TX:Edinburg | SURGICAL SERVICES | Full Time

Description

DHR Health - US:TX:Edinburg - Days

Provides courier support services to the Pre- and Post- Operative Departments. Transports & escorts patients to and from hospital departments & treatment rooms using safe transfer techniques, assists clinical personnel in moving patients to and from beds, stretchers, tables, etc. Delivers specimens, equipment, schedules, etc. to all parts of the hospital, maintains transportation equipment in clean & safe condition. May be required to run errands outside the facility on occasion.

POSITION EDUCATION/ QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma/GED preferred
• BLS/CPR certification must be completed within 90 days of hire

• Promotes the facility mission, vision and values by effectively communicating them to others. Considers mission, vision and values in developing services, standards and practices
• Performs transport duties for the department as necessary.
• Establishes, maintains and revises record keeping and filing systems, ensuring confidentiality of information.
• Consistently is attentive to detail, when delivering paperwork
• Distributes mail in a timely manner.
• Accepts and screens telephone calls and routes calls appropriately; promptly and graciously responds to calls and visitors and determines the urgency of the situation; suggests appropriate referrals or informs management when the situation warrants immediate attention.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

JOB KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE

No experience required, however, experience working in a hospital or health care setting is preferred.

LINES OF REPSONSIBILITES

(Chain-of-command)

CUSTOMER SERVICE

Provide excellent customer service to all DHR customers. All employees are required to attend the DHR C.A.R.E.S program which outlines the Customer Service Principals including: Commitment, Accountability, Respect, Excellence and Service.

AGE SPECIFIC

Employees must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served in his/her assigned unit. The individual must demonstrate knowledge of principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient’s status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient’s requirement relative to his or her age.