Patient Transport Job at Advocate Health Care (Aurora)

Job Description

Department: 11598 Aurora Sinai Medical Center - Patient Transport. Status: Full time. Benefits Eligible: Yes. Hours Per Week: 40. Schedule Details/Additional Information: 1pm to 9:30pm pm Mon-Fri; Rotating Saturday's, 1 per month; No Holidays worked.

Job Responsibility

Lifts and transports patients to and from wheelchairs, stretchers or beds, properly positioning and securing patient using proper body mechanics
Ensures the comfort of the patient by being attentive, offering blankets
Follows all posted precaution signs
Transports patients to their destinations
May also be responsible for transporting other items such as patient belongings, specimens, carts, wheelchairs and other equipment to their destinations
Contacts clinical staff immediately regarding changes to a patient's condition, or if an issue arises with patient's equipment during transport
Verifies and documents correct patient identification by comparing information from the printed ticket to ride to patient wristband
Using electronic software, the transporter will track when assignments are initiated, completed, delayed, or cancelled
Collects and returns equipment to the proper holding areas
Disinfects and inspects transport equipment before and after use
Maintains equipment and reports equipment in need of repair
Maintain appropriate confidentiality of patient information at all times
May be responsible for collection of patient equipment from soiled utility rooms
May be responsible for pick-up and delivery of patient medication, excluding controlled substances

Requirements

Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) needs to be obtained within 6 months unless department leader has determined it is not required
No Formal Education
No experience required
Excellent Communication Skills
Demonstrated experience in customer service
Satisfactory completion in safe patient handling for transporters within one month of start date
Ability to assess status of equipment to ensure it is in safe working condition
Ability to assess and determine the best routes within hospital to reach desired destinations
Must be able to walk up to 95% of the workday
Must be able to sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bent and twist at various times throughout the workday
Exposed to blood and body fluids, contagious diseases, biohazardous materials and radiation hazards throughout the workday, therefore, protective clothing must be worn as necessary
Must be able to operate all equipment necessary to perform the job, including repetitive use of feet required in working with surgical carts
Ability to lift up to 35 pounds without assistance. For patient lifts of over 35 pounds, or when patient is unable to assist with the lift, patient handling equipment is expected to be used, with at least one other team member, when available. Unique patient lifting/movement situations will be assessed on a case-by-case basis

What we offer

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

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