Transporter GA

Hugh Chatham Health; Macon (GA); On-site; USD 27,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health in Macon, GA is seeking a Patient Transport teammate to move patients safely within the hospital, register transports, and assist with transfers.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, BLS certification within three months, and the ability to work 40 hours per week including weekends. Prior patient care experience is preferred and teamwork is essential.

Qualifications

• Current AHA BLS required within three months of hire.
• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Prior experience taking care of patients or dealing with the public is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates competency in the physical care of the patient according to MCCG and unit standards.
• Registers acceptance of transport in the system and completes transport in the system after.
• Moves patients and assists with positioning using safe body mechanics.
• Transports items and escorts bodies to morgue when required and follows procedures.
• Reports broken equipment and cleans equipment per procedures; uses lift equipment as needed.
• Communicates clearly with patients, families, physicians and health care team.

Skills

Adaptability

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Department

11598 Navicent Health Medical Center - Patient Transport

Status

Full time

Benefits Eligible

Yes

Hours Per Week

40

Schedule Details/Additional Information

3p-1130p, some weekends

Pay Range

$19.80 - $29.70

Major Responsibilities

• Demonstrates competency in the physical care of the patient according to MCCG & specific unit patient care standards.
• Upon receiving notification of transport request, registers acceptance of transport in system. Upon completion of transport, registers completion of transport in the system along with other appropriate information.
• Utilizing proper safety precautions, moves patients to and from beds, stretchers, procedure tables, and wheelchairs for transportation to and from various locations within the hospital or to the discharge area. Assists with positioning of patients for procedures.
• Follow proper procedures in transporting bodies to the morgue. Escort funeral directors to and from the morgue ensuring proper procedures are followed. Transports other items as necessary between various locations within the hospital.
• Cleans equipment in accordance with departmental procedures and reports/delivers broken equipment for repair.
• Responds to requests for patient lifting assistance and logs information appropriately. Demonstrates competency in the use of lift equipment.
• Utilizes effective communication and interpersonal skills when conversing with patients, family members, physicians, and members of the interdisciplinary healthcare team. Relates relevant information with the appropriate member of the healthcare team.

Licensure, Registration, And/or Certification Required

• Current AHA BLS (Basic Life Support for Healthcare provider) required within three (3) months of hire

Education Required

• High school diploma or GED equivalent

Experience Required

• Prior experience taking care of patients and/or dealing with the public

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required

• Must be able to adapt to changing areas of assignment. Must be able to utilize common sense and good judgment when required to make independent decisions. Must be able to exercise tact and diplomacy when dealing with patients, patients’ families, physicians, and co-workers. Must be able to utilize discretion in handling confidential information. Must possess good communication and interpersonal skills. Must be able to work irregular schedules, holidays, and weekends due to staffing and census fluctuations.

Physical Requirements And Working Conditions

Must be able to use visual near and distance acuity. Must have verbal ability to communicate in person and over the phone or radio. Must be able to assist co-workers in transfers and transport of supplies and/or equipment using good body mechanics. Must have functional range of motion of the cervical, thoracic and lumbar spines, upper and lower extremities with a grip strength based upon the specific job evaluation levels. Must be able to forward reach, overhead reach, bend, squat, kneel and change from one position to the other rapidly. Must be able to lift 50-80# and carry 50-80# specific to the job evaluation level for their position. If job class is classified under POPE D, must pass the cardiac recovery test. Must be able to tolerate high noise, busy atmospheres and noxious odors. Must be able to remain calm under stressful situations in all weather conditions . Must be able to assess and respond to multiple situations simultaneously. Must be able to assist co-workers in multiple overlapping tasks simultaneously

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.

Our Commitment To You

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits And More

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.

About Advocate Health

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.