Transport Aide, Full Time

Jackson Health System; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Jackson Health System in Miami, FL is seeking a Transport Aide to move patients within the Emergency Care Center and other units using a transport vehicle, while applying proper body mechanics to meet age-specific needs. The role supports care delivery and patient comfort, performing related tasks as assigned.

The ideal candidate has 0–3 years of related experience, a high school diploma (strongly preferred), and willingness to obtain BLS/CPR certification. Training will be provided on the job.

Qualifications

• High School diploma strongly preferred.
• 0–3 years related experience.
• American Heart Association life support may be required at unit level.
• AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) with 6 months validity

Responsibilities

• Transport patients using a vehicle according to patient age needs.
• Transport to/from inpatient, outpatient, or emergency areas or procedures.
• Observe patients on stretchers and assist with bathroom needs.
• Communicate with charge nurse to receive assignments.
• Clean transport vehicles and report needed repairs.
• Receive and deliver charts, requisitions, and medical records.
• Transport the deceased to the morgue as assigned.
• Assist with stocking and distribution of supplies.

Skills

Prioritization

Effective communication

Stress management

Instruction following

Independent judgment

Tech proficiency

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Address: 1611 NW 12 Ave, Miami, FL 33160

Shift Details: Full Time

Miami, FL Full-Time Patient Transport

Summary

Transport Aide moves patient(s) from and within the Emergency Care Center to patient care areas, including Urgent Care Center, Radiology and inpatient units by transport vehicle in a safe and efficient manner, using proper body mechanics according to the age specific needs of the patients. Provides other services that support the delivery of care to the patients.

Responsibilities

• Reports to area and charge nurse as assigned, picks up and delivers patients using transport vehicle, according to age specific needs of the patient.
• Transports patients to and from locations within inpatient, outpatient or emergency areas or diagnostic, therapeutic or research procedures.
• Observes patients on stretchers and assist with bathroom needs.
• Communicates with charge nurse to receive assignment and/or patient transport information.
• Cleans transport vehicles and notifies supervisor of needed repairs.
• Receives and delivers charts, requisitions, various reports and medical records; obtains signatures on forms as required.
• Delivers personal belongings of patients.
• Receives and delivers supplies, specimens, medications and equipment when requested.
• Logs in requests for patient transports and totals the number of trips at the end of each shift.
• Gives on the job training to new employees as assigned.
• Transport the deceased to the morgue as assigned.
• Assist with stocking and distribution of supplies and equipment when required.
• Maintains a professional appearance by conforming to dress code.
• Prepares stretchers for use by cleaning with the appropriate solution and placing clean linen on stretcher.
• Keeps work station clean and orderly.
• Follows and performs all related unit specific policies and procedures, as detailed on the unit specific competency check-list.
• Utilizes job and unit specific equipment as required.
• Demonstrates behaviors of service excellence and CARE values (Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Expertise).
• Performs all other related job duties as assigned.

Experience

Generally requires 0 to 3 years of related experience.

Education

High School diploma is strongly preferred.

Skill

• Ability to analyze, organize and prioritize work accurately while meeting multiple deadlines.
• Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form.
• Ability to handle difficult and stressful situations with critical thinking and professional composure.
• Ability to understand and follow instructions.
• Ability to exercise sound and independent judgment.
• Knowledge and skill in use of job appropriate technology and software applications.

Credentials

American Heart Association and any additional applicable life support certification for Healthcare Providers may be required at the unit level upon hire with at least 6 months validity and maintenance at JHS for the duration of employment.

Unit Specific Credential

AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) with 6 months validity

Working Conditions

Physical Requirements

Job function requires extended standing or walking. Must be able to carry objects weighing 21 to 50 pounds. Able to lift or move objects weighing 51 to 100 pounds with the use of appropriate devices. Jobs in this group require frequent visual acuity to perform activities related to extended use of computers. Additional information and provision requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by the home unit/department in collaboration with the Reasonable Accommodations Committee (RAC).

Environmental Conditions

Jobs in this group are required to function in a fast paced environment with occasional high pressure or emergent and stressful situations. Frequent interaction with a diverse population including team members, providers, patients, insurance companies and other members of the public. Function is subject to inside environmental conditions, with occasional outdoor exposures. Exposure to various environments such as: communicable diseases, toxic substances, medicinal preparations and other conditions common to a hospital and medical office environment. May also be exposed to needle sticks, airborne infections, medical gases, X-Ray, chemical exposures and other potential hazards. Must wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when exposed to infectious/clinical hospital environment. Reasonable accommodations can be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the described essential functions. Additional information and provision requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by the home unit/department in collaboration with the Reasonable Accommodations Committee (RAC).

Jackson Health System is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability status, age, or any other status protected by law.