Transportation aide job description

Join the Cleveland Clinic team, where you will work alongside passionate caregivers and provide patient-first healthcare. Cleveland Clinic is recognized as the No. 4 hospital in the nation, according to the U.S. and World News Report. At Cleveland Clinic, you will work alongside passionate and dedicated caregivers, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.

Under the direct supervision of the Transportation Supervisor, the Patient Transporter is responsible for the safe, timely and accurate transport of patients, medical equipment and patient-related items to their destinations. The Patient Transporter performs these duties along with volunteers and other employees involved with patient transporting to all areas of Akron General Medical Center.

Cleveland Clinic provides what matters most: career growth, delivering world-class care to our patients, continuous learning, exceptional benefits and working for an organization that offers many long-term career paths. Join us and experience a culture where opportunities to advance and the support to get there go hand-in-hand.

Transports patients and their personal property using wheelchairs, carts, and beds through the admission, discharge, and transfer procedures.

Transports patients with or without IV's and with or without oxygen to and from physical therapy, occupational therapy, radiology, radiation oncology, physiology and other departments, including the morgue as necessary.

Cleans, sanitizes and accounts for transportation equipment, wheelchairs, patient carts, etc. Stores equipment in designated areas. Provides wheelchairs for ACC and other areas as needed. Provides wheelchairs for visitors.

Is responsible for restocking of portable oxygen tanks i to ensure adequate supply of oxygen for patient use during transport.

Responds to all transport requests with a sense of urgency. Activates and completes tasks at the start or end location via phone system.

Notifies nursing personnel, clinician, technician or reception upon arrival for patient. Completes required logs and forms including the Critical Information form. Verifies correct patient identification through appropriate means (i.e. armband, chart, pager, DOB, etc.), verifies proper mode of transportation and confirms standard precautions.

Assists nursing (or directly) in bedding patient or moving patient from bed into wheelchair or onto stretcher, etc. Consults with nursing personnel before lifting and transferring patient and obtains assistance when necessary.

Completes transport quickly and efficiently and immediately notifies dispatcher when assignments are initiated, completed, or when delays/cancellations are encountered. Proactively notifies Dispatch of patient delays or extensive wait times in patient holding areas.

Understands and applies knowledge of basic patient transport concepts, infection control practices, and proper body mechanics for lifting and moving patients. Utilizes proper body mechanics when lifting and transferring patients to and from wheelchairs, stretchers or beds, etc.

Performs similar or less skilled work as assigned by the department's management. Adherence to work rules is required.
Other duties as assigned

Education:
High school graduate or equivalent.

Certifications:
None required

Complexity of Work:
Maintains competencies specific to patient population served. Ability to work safely near but not with radioactive substances. Able to follow instructions and at times requiring minimal supervision.

Work Experience:
Demonstrated interest aptitude and ability to work involving patient care genuine concern for an individual's welfare.

Physical Requirements:
Ability to lift and transfer patients requiring much assistance with minimal help.

Personal Protective Equipment:
Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required

Primary Location: Connecticut-Hartford-79 Jefferson St HH Bliss Wing (10064) Job: TransportationOrganization: Hartford HospitalJob Posting: Oct 7, 2022 Patient Transport Aide - Radiology Transport - (22163429) Description Work where every moment matters.

Every day, almost 30,000 Hartford HealthCare employees come to work with one thing in common: Pride in what we do, knowing every moment matters here. We invite you to become part of Connecticut's most comprehensive healthcare network.

Hartford Hospital is one of the largest and most respected teaching hospitals New England. We are a Level 1 Trauma Center that provides cutting edge treatment to its patients. This is made possible by being home to the largest robotic surgery center in the Northeast and the Center for Education, Simulation and Innovation (CESI), one of the most-advanced medical simulation training centers in the world. When hospitals cannot provide the advanced care, expertise and new treatment options their patients require, they turn to us.

Responsible for the safe, timely and accurate transport of patients, medical equipment and patient-related items to their destinations enabling physicians, nurses, technicians, and therapists to perform their duties in an effective manner. Ensures positive patient and customer satisfaction, proper utilization of body mechanics, adherence to policies, procedures and standards established by the Hospital, Department and Regulatory Agencies. Acts as a positive role model and team player demonstrating HHC mission and values. Must be sensitive and attentive to all patient/guest needs.
Job Responsibilities

Transporting Patients, Medical Equipment and Patient Related Items
Care of Equipment and Supplies
Additional Services: As Required in Some locations*

Qualifications Requirements
Education:

High School Diploma or GED preferred

Experience:

3+ months related experience preferred

Language Skills:

Must be able to read and speak English
Additional languages a plus

Knowledge, Skills and Ability Requirements:

Excellent interpersonal skills
Ability to follow directions
Ability to solve basic problems
Follows hospital specific protocols - for example, isolation and radiation precautions, among others
Adheres to all policies, procedures and standards established by all regulatory agencies including but not limited to Federal, State, JCAHO, OSHA, and CDC.
Ability to maintain a patient/customer focus fostering a teamwork environment.
Adheres to all Human Resource policies and procedures including those listed in the Employee Handbook, HHC Code of Conduct, departmental guidelines, standard work documents and new initiatives.
Ability to transport patient with specific needs. Example: those requiring oxygen tanks, cardiac cath patients, young children or elderly patients, IV's, drainage tubes, etc.

We take great care of careers.

With locations around the state, Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth. Here, you are part of an organization on the cutting edge - helping to bring new technologies, breakthrough treatments and community education to countless men, women and children. We know that a thriving organization starts with thriving employees-- we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure work/life balance. Every moment matters. And this is your moment.
RegularStandard Hours Per Week: 16Schedule: Part-time (2 - 39 hours) Shift Details: every other weekend requirement

CERTIFIED NURSE ASSISTANT - CLIENT TRANSPORT AIDE

Join the PruittHealth family, where the health and safety of our workforce is our top priority!

We're not only committed to your career, we're committed to the health and safety of all our partners. Now is a great time to make a change and join one of the leading providers of post-acute care.

PruittHealth will help you conquer your career goals. At PruittHealth, we are searching for Certified Nurse Assistants who are committed to serving our residents with care and compassion, and in return, we are committed to supporting your nursing career through annual merit increases, career growth programs, preceptorship, and more.

Investing in Our Employee-Partners with Benefits

● CNA Ladder Program - It pays to learn! Receive training and certifications, increased pay, training at Disney World!

* Advance pay option
* Annual merit increases
* Relocation opportunities
* Paid onboarding & orientation
* Preceptorship Program & hands-on training
* 24 / 7 direct hotline support
* Nurse Career Growth Program
* Employee Referral Bonus Program
* Access to PruittHealth Foundation & PruittHealth University resources
* Comprehensive health plans

Responsibilities

● Commitment to caring for patients and partners

● Proactive, collaborative team member in a long-term care environment

● Respect and professionalism towards your colleagues in the workplace at all times

Active, current, unrestricted Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) certification in state of practice

Proof of COVID-19 vaccination or approved exemption required by date of hire

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As a condition of employment at PruittHealth, all employees are required to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination by date of hire unless a medical or religious exemption is approved.

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