Transport Aide

Fairview Health Services; Burnsville (MN); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

Fairview Health Services is seeking a patient transport role in the Emergency Department to facilitate care by moving patients to radiology, laboratories and other departments, while maintaining safety and cleanliness in patient areas.

Responsibilities include transporting patients, assisting with transfers, monitoring patient condition during transport, and stocking supplies to ensure smooth department operations.

Qualifications

• BLS certification required or ability to obtain during on-boarding.
• Experience in patient transport or hospital support roles is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Transport patients between the Emergency Department and designated departments for treatment, admission or discharge.
• Assist with transferring patients from bed to a gurney or wheelchair for transport to other departments.
• Assist with admissions, transfers and discharge of patients.
• Observe patient condition during transport and report adverse symptoms to nursing staff.
• Transport patient supplies and equipment between departments.
• Hook patient monitor equipment after returning from tests and ensure safe setup.

Skills

Basic Life Support

Patient Transportation

Education

Nursing Assistant training

EMT training

A.A./A.S.

Job description

Job Overview

Facilitates the care of Emergency Department patients receiving ancillary department services including transporting patients to Radiology, delivering specimens to the Laboratory, delivering or retrieving materials. Periodically will stock supplies and maintain cleanliness of the Emergency Department.

Responsibilities

• Transports patients between the Emergency Department and designated departments for treatment, admission or discharge.
• Assists medical staff in the transfer of patients from the bed to a gurney or wheelchair for transport to other medical departments within the hospital for treatment, admission or discharge.
• Assists with admissions, transfers and discharge of patients.
• Observes patient condition during transport and reports adverse symptoms to nursing staff.
• Transports patient supplies and patient medical equipment from one department to another.
• Hooks patient monitor equipment/oxygen up after returning from tests.
• Maintains patient treatment areas for new patients.
• Stocks linen in patient treatment areas.
• Stocks medical supplies in patient treatment areas and bedside carts.
• Cleans patient rooms assuring professional presentation.
• Assists with bathing, dressing, undressing, ambulating and obtaining specimens from patients. Reports to the nursing staff abnormal vital signs, unusual appearance in bodily fluids and changes in patient’s appearance.
• Performs BLS and assists with critical patients.
• Assists patients and families with orientation, discharge, providing comfort and safety of patients/families.
• Demonstrates and shares knowledge of Fairview, entity, and department policies and procedures.
• Patient confidentiality
• Safety
• Emergency Preparedness
• Infection Control
• Code 21 (Behavior Crisis)

Required Qualifications

• Basic Life Support (American Heart Assoc or Red Cross) or ability to obtain written validation Upon Hire

Preferred Qualifications

• Nursing Assistant training or EMT strongly preferred or
• Vocational/Technical training or
• A.A./A.S.
• 0-3 years NA or EMT experience

Benefit Overview

Fairview offers a generous benefit package including but not limited to medical, dental, vision plans, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, PTO and Sick and Safe Time, tuition reimbursement, retirement, early access to earned wages, and more! Please follow this link foradditional information: https://www.fairview.org/careers/benefits/noncontract

Compensation Disclaimer

An individual's pay rate within the posted range may be determined by various factors, including skills, knowledge, relevant education, experience, and market conditions. Additionally, our organization prioritizes pay equity and considers internal team equity when making any offer. Hiring at the maximum of the range is not typical. If your role is eligible for a sign-on bonus, the bonus program that is approved and in place at the time of offer, is what will be honored.

EEO Statement

EEO/Vet/Disabled: All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any lawfully protected status