Transport Prep Aide - Per Diem

salinasvalleyhealth; Salinas (CA); On-site; USD 43,000 - 52,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Union: NUHW

Evening shift differential

Night shift differential

Job summary

Salinas Valley Health seeks a Certified Nursing Assistant to transport patients within the hospital, assist with positioning and care during transit, and support nursing staff.

Requires high school diploma or GED, CNA licensure by CA CDPH, and BLS certification; one year acute care experience preferred. Shift details vary. Hourly pay ranges with evening and night differentials noted.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Able to read, write, and speak English.
• CNA certification required by CA CDPH.
• BLS/Healthcare Provider certification required.

Responsibilities

• Transport patients to and from diagnostic and treatment units.
• Assist with lifting and positioning patients.
• Perform surgical preps under RN supervision.
• Observe patients and report unusual conditions.
• Care for patients during transportation.

Skills

CNA certification

BLS certification

English proficiency

Education

High school diploma or GED

Read/write/speak English

Tools

N/A

Job description

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing!

We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.

Department: Transport

Works under the supervision of Director. Assists all departments with delivery of patient care by providing patient transportation to and from diagnostic and treatment units. Assists in lifting and positioning patients. Performs surgical preps under the direction of a Registered Nurse. Patient care activities are performed according to the age appropriate and developmental needs of the patient. Should be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his/her department. Performs other duties as assigned.

Transports patients to and from clinical and ancillary departments.

Provides care for patients during transportation.

Assists in care and maintenance of equipment. Observes patients and reports unusual conditions to Registered Nurse.

Performs surgical preps and patient care activities according to the age appropriate and developmental needs of the patient.

Should be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his/her unit.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Education: Work requires knowledge generally acquired through a high school education or GED. Job requires the ability to read, write, and speak English.

Licensure: Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) certification issued by the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) required. Current BLS/Healthcare Provider status as per American Heart Association standards required.

Experience: One year acute care experience preferred.

Pay Range: The hourly rate for this position is $30.80 - $37.43. The range displayed on this job posting reflects the target for new hire salaries for this position.

• Hourly Evening Shift Differential: $2.00
• Hourly Night Shift Differential: $4.00

• Union: NUHW
• Work Shift: Variable
• FTE: 0.0
• Scheduled Hours: 0

If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!