Transporter

Driscoll Children's Hospital; Corpus Christi (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Driscoll Children's Hospital in Corpus Christi, TX seeks a dedicated Transport Aide to assist clinical staff by moving patients to beds, stretchers, and procedures, delivering specimens and equipment, and maintaining clean, safe transportation gear in a fast-paced environment.

You will follow all hospital policies, participate in cross-training, and uphold patient confidentiality while providing courteous service to patients, visitors, and staff.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Current BLS certification (AHA) required prior to employment.
• 1 year of experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Keeps cribs, wheelchairs, stretchers, or beds moving throughout the hospital departments and assists in transporting patients throughout the facility for admissions, discharges and procedures.
• Assists in moving high-risk patients from stretcher to bed using mechanical devices when feasible.
• Tracks and locates patient handling equipment and identifies new equipment needs.
• Maintains professional accountability, confidentiality, and adherence to policies while supporting continuous quality improvement.

Skills

Patient transport

Safety compliance

Communication

Ergonomics

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

BLS certification (AHA)

Job description

Where compassion meets innovation and technology and our employees are family.

Thank you for your interest in joining our team! Please review the job information below.

GENERAL PURPOSE OF JOB

Assists clinical personnel in moving patients to and from beds, stretchers, and tables while utilizing safe transfer techniques. Delivers specimens, equipment, schedules, etc. to all parts of the hospital. Maintains transportation equipment in clean and safe condition. May be required to run errands outside the facility on occasion. Provide routine manual services to assure clean, orderly and sanitary conditions in the hospital. To follow all directives and regulatory guidelines in the responsible areas. To be willing to be cross trained in different areas. To be flexible in your duties to accommodate the needs of the unit. To present yourself in a professional and friendly manner to patients, visitors, and fellow staff members. To follow all guidelines explained in the policies, procedures, and employee handbook. This job is very fast-paced and physically demanding. It also requires knowledge of ergonomics and equipment for moving patients.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Keeps cribs, wheelchairs, stretchers, or beds moving throughout the hospital departments and assists in transporting patients throughout the facility for admissions, discharges and procedures.
• Assists in moving high-risk patients (patient handling risk assessment tool) from stretcher to bed and vice- versa, using mechanical devices whenever feasible.
• Is responsible for the tracking and location of patient handling equipment, identification of new equipment needs.
• Leadership/Professional Accountability: Provides fair and courteous treatment of patients, families, visitors, and staff. Commits to and embraces diversity. Maintains confidentiality. Accepts feedback and learns from experiences. Demonstrates flexibility and adaptability to change. Exhibits professional character, attitude, and appearance for self and maintains a high standard of personal credibility. Actions are congruent with these values. Participates in Continuous Quality Improvement activities as assigned. Practices within the Medical Center/System and departmental policies and procedures. Participates in all departmental and medical center mandatory inservices.

Other Important Job Functions

• Transports specimens throughout and outside the facility as needed.
• Transport items/equipment throughout the facility as needed

EDUCATION

• High School diploma or equivalent. High School or Equivalent Required

LICENSURE, REGISTRATION, AND/OR CERTIFICATION

• Current BLS certification recognized by AHA required prior to employment.

EXPERIENCE

• 1 year of experience preferred