Transport Assistant KMH

Salary: 15.11-22.67 USD

Facility: Kenmore Mercy Hospital

Shift: Shift 2

Status: Per Diem FTE: 0.100000

Bargaining Unit: ACE Associates

Exempt from Overtime: Exempt: No

Work Schedule: Days and Evenings with Weekend Rotation

Hours: Varied start time between the hours of 7a-3p

Summary:

Provides scheduled and non-scheduled services for the movement of patients to from the Diagnostic Imaging department and nursing/clinical areas by ensuring optimal patient comfort and operational efficiency.

Responsibilities:

EDUCATION

High School graduate or equivalent

EXPERIENCE

Prior experience in a healthcare setting in some support role is preferred

Prior experience in patient transfers and the use of assistive equipment is desired

Prior experience with hospital computer information system preferred

Basic office experience with telephones, copier, fax machine preferred

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

Ability to independently assist most patients from bed or chair to wheelchair, and, with one or more assists, move patients from bed to stretcher

Ability to independently transport patients pushing wheelchairs and one additional device (oxygen, IV pump) or to push stretcher and one device (IV pump), including navigating crowded hallways, negotiating turns, and boarding elevators

Ability to hear high-pitched or low-pitched sounds, hear ordinary conversation

Ability to see with near activity

Within 60 days of beginning this job, must acquire competence in the following skills:

Must be able to connect and regulate a portable oxygen device

Must be able to manage IV tubing and maintain IV pump to preserve battery life

Must pay strict attention to detail and maintain alertness to detect evidence of changes in patient status as well as equipment malfunctions

Ability to manage own time effectively and anticipate changes in workflow

Must possess patience and maturity in dealing with patients and families as well as medical staff and other hospital personnel

Ability to tolerate highly charged emotional situations, such as when called to a cardiac arrest

Ability to work a flexible schedule to meet the demands of the hospital

Good general health necessary in order to stand and walk most of the day

WORKING CONDITIONS

Ability to work closely with ill patients, often necessitating lifting or aiding patients in walking

Ability and willingness to perform routine, repetitive, and physical tasks; pushing wheelchairs, carts and other heavy equipment

Intermittent exposure to a few unpleasant conditions

Exposure to patients who may be confused or combative

REQNUMBER: 28948