patient transport officer

Infinite Care

<div><p><b>We are looking for a </b><b><i>Part-Time</i></b><b> Rehab Transporter to come join our team in Staten Island, New York!</b></p><ul><li>The Rehab Transporter is to provide safe transport of patients, requisitions, charts, and miscellaneous items and assist with patient transport activities as required.</li></ul><p></p><p><b>
Experience and Skills:</b></p><p>
o Excellent interpersonal skills</p><p>
o Speaks, reads and writes English</p><p>
o Prior experience in a health care setting is preferred.</p><p>
o Ability to work in an organized and professional setting</p><p>
o Must complete in-house orientation program.</p><p>
o High school diploma and 30 college credits or associate degree</p><p>
o Ability to work independently without constant supervision.</p><p>
Pay Rate: 16.50 an hour</p><p></p><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Key Responsibilities:</b></h2><ul><li><p>
Safely transport patients to and from rehabilitation appointments, using appropriate equipment and techniques.</p></li><li><p>
Assist patients with mobility needs, ensuring their comfort and safety during transport.</p></li><li><p>
Communicate effectively with patients, caregivers, and rehabilitation staff to coordinate schedules and address any concerns.</p></li><li><p>
Maintain a clean and organized transport vehicle, ensuring all necessary equipment is available and in good condition.</p></li><li><p>
Monitor patients during transport, observing for any changes in condition and reporting concerns to medical staff.</p></li><li><p>
Assist with patient check-in and check-out processes at rehabilitation facilities.</p></li><li><p>
Adhere to all safety protocols and regulations to ensure the well-being of patients and staff.</p></li><li><p>
Provide support in other areas of the rehabilitation facility as needed.</p></li></ul><p></p><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Qualifications:</b></h2><ul><li><p>
High school diploma or equivalent; additional certification in healthcare or transportation is a plus.</p></li><li><p>
Previous experience in patient transport, healthcare, or a related field preferred.</p></li><li><p>
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively with patients and staff.</p></li><li><p>
Compassionate and patient-centered approach to care.</p></li><li><p>
Ability to lift and assist patients as needed, adhering to safety guidelines.</p></li><li><p>
Valid driver's license with a clean driving record.</p></li><li><p>
CPR and first aid certification preferred.</p></li></ul></div>

Rehab Transporter (9a-2p or 1p-6p)

UPMC

<div><div><p>Patient Transport Assistant</p><p>
Part time positions available - Evening shift and Evening/Night Shift</p><p>
A part of the AFSCME union</p><p><b>
Responsibilities:</b></p><ul><li>
Relays information regarding patient care to the Patient Transport supervisor or Nurse on the Unit.</li><li>
Has a thorough knowledge of obtaining, setting up, removing, cleaning, and storing traction equipment. Performs a daily traction inspection. Clean and stores equipment and supplies. Assures that all OR litters have full oxygen tanks.</li><li>
Has a thorough knowledge of obtaining, setting up, removing, and storing equipment (K-pads, flotation mattress, air pressure mattress, etc.).</li><li>
Assists the physician as needed. Assists with the discharge of prisoners, when needed. Assists nurses with helping patients in and out of bed for transport.</li><li>
Removes (specialty) beds from the patient floors when the patients are discharged (two persons required).</li><li>
When assigned as Elevator Operator:Responds to calls from Patient Transport Supervisor who is transporting patients to and from the Operating Room suite to designated nursing units. Operates elevator by key control. Responds to calls from the nursing units and gives prompt attention to emergency calls from surgery, Emergency Department, nursing units, and Radiology for codes and Life Flights. Signs key in and out at Security and/or Patient Transport. Reports need for repair of elevator</li><li>
Assists patients in a manner conducive to their safety and comfort; adheres to established Hospital and departmental policies and procedures. Assists personnel with restraining patients.</li><li>
Reports equipment in need of repair or replacement to Patient Transport Supervisor.</li><li>
When assigned as Clerk Dispatcher:Receives all requests for patient transportation; and, orderly needs and establishes priorities for response to calls within the framework of Nursing Administration policies. Maintains transportation and orderly logs, as indicated and records all problems or delays, reports problems to immediate supervisor and notifies department involved. Coordinates all calls for direct patient care services</li></ul><p>
</p></div><div><p>Experience Required - None.</p>
<p><b>
High school graduate or GED preferred
</b></p><p>Other Qualifications:</p>
<div>
<ul><li>Knowledge of equipment used in Nursing, especially traction and suction.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Demonstrate weight test - as set by Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Department.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Able to establish and maintain good working relationships both intra and inter-departmentally.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Patient, courteous, and tactful.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Neat and orderly in work and appearance.</li></ul>
<ul><li>CPR certification</li></ul>
<ul><li>Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and written.8. Ability to exercise initiative and sound judgment in setting priorities on calls.<br>
<br>
<b>Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:</b><br>
CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire<br>
</li></ul></div><ul><li>Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)</li>
<li>Act 34</li>
</ul>
<p></p><ul><li><b>UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran</b></li></ul></div></div>

Patient Transport Assistant

Grandview Medical Center

<div><b>Job Summary</b><br>
<br>
The Patient Transporter is responsible for safely moving patients throughout the facility, including to and from diagnostic testing, treatment areas, and discharge locations. Ensures patient comfort, safety, and confidentiality during transport, while maintaining effective communication with healthcare teams to facilitate patient care.<br>
<br>
<b>Essential Functions</b><ul><li>
Transports patients safely between departments, maintaining patient comfort and dignity throughout the process.</li>
<li>Assists patients in and out of wheelchairs, stretchers, or beds, ensuring proper lifting techniques and use of equipment to prevent injury.</li>
<li>Communicates with nursing staff, physicians, and other healthcare providers to coordinate and prioritize patient transport needs.</li>
<li>Maintains a clean and sanitized environment for transport equipment, adhering to infection control protocols.</li>
<li>Follows safety guidelines for patient handling and transport, reporting any concerns or incidents promptly.</li>
<li>Assists with the movement of medical equipment, supplies, and documents as needed to support patient care.</li>
<li>Provides excellent customer service, offering reassurance and support to patients and families during transport.</li>
<li>Documents transport activities accurately, updating logs or electronic systems as required.</li><li>
Performs other duties as assigned.</li>
<li>Maintains regular and reliable attendance.</li>
<li>Complies with all policies and standards.</li></ul><b>
Qualifications</b><ul><li>
0-1 years of experience in a healthcare or patient support role required
</li></ul><b>Knowledge, Skills and Abilities</b><ul><li>
Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate effectively and provide compassionate care.</li>
<li>Basic knowledge of patient transport safety techniques and infection control measures.</li>
<li>Physical stamina to lift, move, and transport patients safely.</li>
<li>Ability to follow directions and work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.</li></ul><b>
Licenses and Certifications</b><ul><li>
BCLS - Basic Life Support completed by the end of orientation period required</li></ul></div>

Patient Transporter Full Time Days

Independence Health

<div><p><b>Job Summary</b></p>
<p>
Hospital-wide, as a member of a Transport TEAM, provides timely individual patient transport via wheelchair or cart, primarily for designated inpatients and occasional outpatients, transporting patients for designated testing, therapy, treatment, pre or post-operative care or admission/discharge. Shift assignment of patient transporter employees is pre-set by the Patient Transporter, Supervisor, who also performs dispatching duties throughout the day-shift (peak transport times) via cell phone to each TEAM patient transporter. Responsible to coordinate patient transport with assigned charge nurse (inpatient) or technician and then safely and efficiently transport the patient, IV equipment, monitoring equipment, the medical record and oxygen equipment as required with any assigned transport. In addition, job assignments may include stock maintenance/distribution of oxygen tanks and regulators to assigned departments in the hospital.</p><br>
<p></p>
<p><b>
Essential Job Functions</b></p>
<ul>
<li>Introduces self to patient and explains transport plan and destination.
<ul><li>States own name and describes mode of transportation being used and destination to patient.</li>
<li>Retrieves patient's nurse if patient has questions regarding tests/therapy where they are being transferred to.</li>
<li>Obtains permission from patient&rsquo;s nurse to transport patient off floor for testing/procedure</li>
</ul></li><li>Provides for appropriate mode of transportation considering the patient's condition, comfort, and any safety factors.
<ul><li>Uses critical thinking skills to determine mode of transport.</li>
<li>Contacts nursing staff with questions related to transport and gets a ticket-to-ride (TTR) signed by registered nurse (RN).</li>
<li>Coordinates tasks when able.</li>
<li>Anticipates problems and follows through.</li>
</ul></li><li>Transfers patient to/from cart, wheelchair, or other transport vehicle according to procedure and is knowledgeable and effectively operates transport equipment.
<ul><li>Maintains proper body mechanics.</li>
<li>Uses patient lift equipment.</li>
<li>Seeks assistance when necessary, i.e. carts, electronic devices, etc.</li>
</ul></li><li>Identifies patient prior to transport.
<ul><li>Asks patient to state their name.</li>
<li>Checks patient identification bracelet.</li>
<li>Alerts staff when patient's bracelet is missing.</li>
</ul></li><li>Completes tasks as assigned through capacity management.</li>
<li>Determines patient code status prior to transport.
<ul><li>Checks Capacity Management for (LH entity)</li>
<li>Reminds staff when (LH entity)</li>
</ul></li><li>Uses appropriate isolation techniques and complies with universal precautions.
<ul><li>According to isolation posting, secures and dons appropriate protective equipment before entering patient's room.</li>
<li>Removes their PPE and follows hand washing protocol before taking patient out of room.</li>
<li>Ensures patient is wearing PPE, when appropriate, before taking patient out of their room.</li>
</ul></li><li>Stores and cleans transport equipment appropriately throughout the day.
<ul><li>Reports broken equipment.</li>
<li>Returns transport equipment to department when able.</li>
</ul></li><li>Assists in coordinating patient trips.
<ul><li>Obtains permission from nursing staff for patient transport from one ancillary department to another.</li>
</ul></li><li>Other duties as assigned.</li></ul><br>
<p></p>
<p><b>
Specialty Functions</b></p>
<ul>
<li>Communication with patients/family/department coworkers/ancillary departments and supervisors essential for the function of successful performance of this job.
<ul><li>Communicates effectively with patient/family, visitors and other members of the healthcare team</li>
<li>Maintains ongoing shift communication (daylight shift) with the Patient Transporter, Supervisor for patient delays, issues, problems and temporary reassignment as necessary to keep patient throughput efficient</li>
<li>Uses chain of command in the department effectively.</li>
<li>Maintains dignity and confidentiality of all patients encountered at Independence Health, directly or indirectly.</li>
<li>Ensures transport cell phone is working properly, transferring phone to patient transporter on duty or appropriate voice mail direction per Independence Health standards.</li>
<li>Responsible to check in with and assist co-workers with lift help or transport of difficult patients or volume patient load during any down-time period</li>
</ul></li><li>Safely transport of patients within the hospital for testing, procedures, surgery, treatment or admission/discharge
<ul><li>Operate wheelchairs for safe transport of patients within the hospital, following patient safety practices</li>
<li>Operate transport carts for safe transport of patients within the hospital, following patient safety practices</li>
<li>Assist patients onto transport carts or into wheelchairs for in-house transport</li>
<li>Practice infection control procedures, per policy for infectious / isolation patients</li>
<li>Provide assistance for patients who become ill and need immediate attention (vomiting, CPR, etc.)</li>
<li>Coordinate proper transport of the correct inpatient (or outpatient) for assigned testing or procedure, including the correct medical record, as coordinated and assigned by the physician, and/or assigned registered nurse</li>
<li>Maintain patient privacy, dignity and confidentiality throughout transports and hospital stay per policy</li>
<li>Provide positive communication at all times with hospital patients</li>
<li>Keep daily productivity / Capacity Management of all transports and activity.</li>
<li>Coordinate delivery of patients with receiving department, technicians, signing in at required log stations and reporting special needs of patients requiring special attention of the receiving department</li>
</ul></li><li>Safely transports assigned equipment or specimens, as necessary and time allows, with patient transport being the hospital priority.
<ul><li>Assist nursing staff with specimen or special situation equipment transport, as assigned by Patient Transporter, Supervisor</li>
<li>delivery of stock oxygen tanks or regulators to pre-assigned departments</li>
</ul></li><li>Provides in-house direction and customer service support for organizational excellence.
<ul><li>Assist hospital customers/visitors with directional information, as appropriate throughout the hospital throughout shift, as appropriate</li>
<li>Serves as greeter for visitors, patients and employees entering Independence Health. In addition to performing basic customer service and reception duties. Screens all visitors prior to entering and logs visitors in tracking program as appropriate.</li>
<li>Greet and assist patients/visitors as they enter the main entrance of the hospital.</li></ul></li><br>
</ul>
<p></p><p><b>Required Qualifications</b></p>
<ul>
<li>Must be 18 years of age.</li>
<li>Strong leadership ability, good organizational skills, independent and critical thinking skills, sound judgment.</li>
<li>Strong ability to communicate complex and/or controversial topics and concepts to a wide and diverse audience.</li>
</ul><ul><li>Basic working knowledge of computers and office equipment</li></ul><br>
<p></p>
<p><b>
Preferred Qualifications</b></p>
<ul>
<li>Prior experience working with patients.</li></ul><br>
<p></p>
<p><b>
License, Certification &amp; Clearances</b></p>
<ul>
<li>Basic Life Support (BLS) approved curriculum of the American Heart Association (CPR and AED) program Required</li>
<li>Act 33 with renewal</li>
<li>Act 34 with renewal</li>
<li>Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal</li></ul><br>
<p></p>
<p><b>
Supervisory Responsibilities</b></p>
<ul>
<li>This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities, but does serve as a coach and mentor for other positions in the department.</li></ul><br>
<p></p>
<p><b>
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work</b></p>
<ul>
<li>Incumbent will be scheduled based on operational need (rotate shifts, standby, on-call, etc.).</li>
<li>Travel may be expected locally between Independence Health locations.</li></ul><br>
<p></p>
<p><b>
AAP/EEO</b></p>
<ul>
<li>Independence Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of Independence Health to prohibit discrimination of any type and to afford equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, non-job related disability, veteran status, or genetic information, or any other protected class. Independence Health will conform to the spirit as well as the letter of all applicable laws and regulations.</li>
<li>Ability to perform the Essential Functions listed on the Physical Conditions and ability to perform the Essential Functions on the Working Condition chart below.</li></ul><br>
<p></p>
<p><b>
Work Environment</b></p>
<p>
Effective March 2020 or during pandemic: goggles, face shield and mask are required according to CDC guidelines</p>
<div>
<div><div><div><p><b>When lift requirement is in excess of 50#, lift assistance (2 person) and/or transfer device is required.</b></p>
<p><b>
Essential &ndash; Absolute Necessity.</b></p>
<p><b>
Marginal &ndash; Minimal Necessity.</b></p>
<p><b>
Constantly &ndash; 5.5 to 8 hours or more or 200 reps/shift.</b></p>
<p><b>
Frequently &ndash; 2.5 to 5.5 hours or more or 32-200 reps/shift.</b></p>
<p><b>
Occasionally &ndash; 0.25 to 2.5 hours or 2-32 reps/shift.</b></p>
<p><b>
Rarely &ndash; Less than 0.25 hours or less than 2 reps/shift.</b></p></div><p></p><div><br>
<p><b>
Physical Condition</b></p></div><div><br>
<p><b>
Essential</b></p></div><div><br>
<p><b>
Marginal</b></p></div><div><br>
<p><b>
Constantly</b></p></div><div><br>
<p><b>
Frequently</b></p></div><div><br>
<p><b>
Occasionally</b></p></div><div><br>
<p><b>
Rarely</b></p></div><div><br>
<p><b>
Never</b></p></div></div><div><br>
<div>
<p>Extreme Heat</p></div><p></p><div><br>
<p>
x</p></div></div><div><br>
<div>
<p>Extreme Cold</p></div><p></p><div><br>
<p>
x</p></div></div><div><br>
<div>
<p>Heights</p></div><p></p><div><br>
<p>
x</p></div></div><div><br>
<div>
<p>Confined Spaces</p></div><p></p><div><br>
<p>
x</p></div></div><div><br>
<div>
<p>Extreme Noise(&gt;85dB)</p></div><p></p><div><br>
<p>
x</p></div></div><div><br>
<div>
<p>Mechanical Hazards</p></div><p></p><div><br>
<p>
x</p></div></div><div><br>
<div>
<p>Use of Vibrating Tools</p></div><p></p><div><br>
<p>
x</p></div></div><div><br>
<div>
<p>Operates Vehicle (company)</p></div><p></p><div><br>
<p>
x</p></div></div><div><br>
<div>
<p>Operates Heavy Equipment</p></div><p></p><div><br>
<p>
x</p></div></div><div><br>
<div>
<p>Use of Lifting/Transfer Devices</p></div><div><br>
<p>
x</p></div><p></p><div><br>
<p>
x</p></div></div><p></p><div><br>
<div>
<p>Rotates All Shifts</p></div><div><br>
<p>
x</p></div><p></p><div><br>
<p>
x</p></div></div><p></p><div><br>
<div>
<p>8 Hours Shifts</p></div><div><br>
<p>
x</p></div><p></p><div><br>
<p>
x</p></div></div><p></p><div><br>
<div>
<p>10-12 Hours Shifts</p></div><p></p><div><br>
<p>
x</p></div><p></p><div><br>
<p>
x</p></div></div><p></p><div><br>
<div>
<p>On-Call</p></div><p></p><div><br>
<p>
x</p></div></div><div><br>
<div>
<p>Overtime(+8/hrs/shift; 40/hrs/wk)</p></div><p></p><div><br>
<p>
x</p></div><p></p><div><br>
<p>
x</p></div></div><p></p><div><br>
<div>
<p>Travel Between Sites</p></div><p></p><div><br>
<p>
x</p></div></div><div><br>
<div>
<p>Direct Patient Care</p></div><div><br>
<p>
x</p></div><p></p><div><br>
<p>
x</p></div></div><p></p><div><br>
<div>
<p>Respirator Protective Equipment</p></div><p></p><div><br>
<p>
x</p></div><p></p><div><br>
<p>
x</p></div></div><p></p><div><br>
<div>
<p>Eye Protection</p></div><p></p><div><br>
<p>
x</p></div></div><div><br>
<div>
<p>Head Protection (hard hat)</p></div><p></p><div><br>
<p>
x</p></div></div><div><br>
<div>
<p>Hearing Protection</p></div><p></p><div><br>
<p>
x</p></div></div><div><br>
<div>
<p>Hand Protection</p></div><div><br>
<p>
x</p></div><p></p><div><br>
<p>
x</p></div></div><p></p><div><br>
<div>
<p>Feet, Toe Protection</p></div><p></p><div><br>
<p>
x</p></div></div><div><br>
<div>
<p>Body Protection</p></div><div><br>
<p>
x</p></div><p></p><div><br>
<p>
x</p></div></div><p></p><div><br>
<div>
<p>Latex Exposure</p></div><div><br>
<p>
x</p></div><p></p><div><br>
<p>
x</p></div></div><p></p><div><br>
<div>
<p>Solvent Exposure</p></div><p></p><div><br>
<p>
x</p></div></div><div><br>
<div>
<p>Paint (direct use) Exposure</p></div><p></p><div><br>
<p>
x</p></div></div><div><br>
<div>
<p>Dust (sanding) Exposure</p></div><p></p><div><br>
<p>
x</p></div></div><div><br>
<div>
<p>Ethylene Oxide Exposure</p></div><p></p><div><br>
<p>
x</p></div></div><div><br>
<div>
<p>Cytotoxic (Chemo) Exposure</p></div><p></p><div><br>
<p>
x</p></div></div><div><br>
<div>
<p>Blood/Body Fluid Exposure</p></div><p></p><div><br>
<p>
x</p></div><p></p><div><br>
<p>
x</p></div></div><p></p><div><br>
<div>
<p>Chemicals (direct use) Exposure</p></div><p></p><div><br>
<p>
x</p></div></div><div><br>
<div>
<p>Mist Exposure</p></div><p></p><div><br>
<p>
x</p></div></div><div><br>
<div>
<p>Wax Stripper (direct use)</p></div><p></p><div><br>
<p>
x</p></div></div><div><br>
<div>
<p>Non-Ionizing Radiation Exposure</p></div><p></p><div><br>
<p>
x</p></div></div><div><br>
<div>
<p>Ionizing Radiation Exposure</p></div><p></p><div><br>
<p>
x</p></div></div><div><br>
<div>
<p>Laser Exposure</p></div><p></p><div><br>
<p>
x</p></div></div><br>
</div>
</div><p></p><p><b>Physical Demands</b></p>
<div>
<div><div><div><p><b>When lift requirement is in excess of 50#, lift assistance (2 person) and/or transfer device is required.</b></p>
<p><b>
Essential &ndash; Absolute Necessity.</b></p>
<p><b>
Marginal &ndash; Minimal Necessity.</b></p>
<p><b>
Constantly &ndash; 5.5 to 8 hours or more or 200 reps/shift.</b></p>
<p><b>
Frequently &ndash; 2.5 to 5.5 hours or more or 32-200 reps/shift.</b></p>
<p><b>
Occasionally &ndash; 0.25 to 2.5 hours or 2-32 reps/shift.</b></p>
<p><b>
Rarely &ndash; Less than 0.25 hours or less than 2 reps/shift.</b></p></div><div><br>
<p><b>
Physical Condition</b></p></div><div><br>
<p><b>
Essential</b></p></div><div><br>
<p><b>
Marginal</b></p></div><div><br>
<p><b>
Constantly</b></p></div><div><br>
<p><b>
Frequently</b></p></div><div><br>
<p><b>
Occasionally</b></p></div><div><br>
<p><b>
Rarely</b></p></div><div><br>
<p><b>
Never</b></p></div></div><div><br>
<div>
<p>Bending (Stooping)</p></div><div><br>
<p>
x</p></div><p></p><div><br>
<p>
x</p></div></div><p></p><div><br>
<div>
<p>Sitting</p></div><p></p><div><br>
<p>
x</p></div><p></p><div><br>
<p>
x</p></div></div><p></p><div><br>
<div>
<p>Walking</p></div><div><br>
<p>
x</p></div><p></p><div><br>
<p>
x</p></div></div><p></p><div><br>
<div>
<p>Climbing Stairs</p></div><p></p><div><br>
<p>
x</p></div><p></p><div><br>
<p>
x</p></div></div><p></p><div><br>
<div>
<p>Climbing Ladders</p></div><p></p><div><br>
<p>
x</p></div></div><div><br>
<div>
<p>Standing</p></div><div><br>
<p>
x</p></div><p></p><div><br>
<p>
x</p></div></div><p></p><div><br>
<div>
<p>Kneeling</p></div><div><br>
<p>
x</p></div><p></p><div><br>
<p>
x</p></div></div><p></p><div><br>
<div>
<p>Squatting (Crouching)</p></div><div><br>
<p>
x</p></div><p></p><div><br>
<p>
x</p></div></div><p></p><div><br>
<div>
<p>Twisting/Turning</p></div><div><br>
<p>
x</p></div><p></p><div><br>
<p>
x</p></div></div><p></p><div><br>
<div>
<p>Keyboard/Computer Operation</p></div><div><br>
<p>
x</p></div><p></p><div><br>
<p>
x</p></div></div><p></p><div><br>
<div>
<p>Gross Grasp</p></div><div><br>
<p>
x</p></div><p></p><div><br>
<p>
x</p></div></div><p></p><div><br>
<div>
<p>Fine Finger Manipulation</p></div><p></p><div><br>
<p>
x</p></div><p></p><div><br>
<p>
x</p></div></div><p></p><div><br>
<div>
<p>Hand/Arm Coordination</p></div><p></p><div><br>
<p>
x</p></div><p></p><div><br>
<p>
x</p></div></div><p></p><div><br>
<div>
<p>Pushing/Pulling(lbs. of force)</p></div><div><br>
<p>
x</p></div><p></p><div><br>
<p>
20#</p></div><p></p><div><br>
<p>
20-50#</p></div><div><br>
<p>
50#</p></div></div><p></p><div><br>
<div>
<p>Carry</p></div><div><br>
<p>
x</p></div><p></p><div><br>
<p>
5#</p></div></div><p></p><div><br>
<div>
<p>Transfer/Push/Pull Patients</p></div><div><br>
<p>
x</p></div><p></p><div><br>
<p>
x</p></div></div><p></p><div><br>
<div>
<p>Seeing Near w/Acuity</p></div><div><br>
<p>
x</p></div><p></p><div><br>
<p>
x</p></div></div><p></p><div><br>
<div>
<p>Feeling (Sensation)</p></div><p></p><div><br>
<p>
x</p></div><p></p><div><br>
<p>
x</p></div></div><p></p><div><br>
<div>
<p>Color Vision</p></div><p></p><div><br>
<p>
x</p></div></div><div><br>
<div>
<p>Hearing Clearly</p></div><div><br>
<p>
x</p></div><p></p><div><br>
<p>
x</p></div></div><p></p><div><br>
<div>
<p>Pulling/Pushing Objects Overhead</p></div><p></p><div><br>
<p>
x</p></div><p></p><div><br>
<p>
x</p></div></div><p></p><div><br>
<div>
<p>Reaching Above Shoulder Level</p></div><p></p><div><br>
<p>
x</p></div><p></p><div><br>
<p>
x</p></div></div><p></p><div><br>
<div>
<p>Reaching Forward</p></div><div><br>
<p>
x</p></div><p></p><div><br>
<p>
x</p></div></div><p></p><div><br>
<div>
<p>Lifting Floor to Knuckle</p></div><div><br>
<p>
###</p></div><p></p><div><br>
<p>
10#</p></div></div><p></p><div><br>
<div>
<p>Lifting Seat Pan to Knuckle</p></div><div><br>
<p>
###</p></div><p></p><div><br>
<p>
50#</p></div></div><p></p><div><br>
<div>
<p>Lifting Knuckle to Shoulder</p></div><div><br>
<p>
###</p></div><p></p><div><br>
<p>
10#</p></div><div><br>
<p>
20#</p></div></div><p></p><div><br>
<div>
<p>Lifting Shoulder to Overhead</p></div><div><br>
<p>
###</p></div><p></p><div><br>
<p>
10#</p></div><p></p><div><br>
</div>
</div><br>
</div></div><p>When lift requirement is in excess of 50#, lift assistance (2 person) and/or transfer device is required.</p></div>

PATIENT TRANSPORTER - CASUAL

Penn Medicine

<div></div><div><div><div><div>Job Detail</div></div><div><ul>
<li><h6 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Job Title:</b></h6><div>
Patient Transport Associate - Transport - Full-Time - Days</div></li>
<li><h6 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Req:</b></h6><div>
2026-0271</div></li>
<li><h6 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Location:</b></h6><div>
Hospital</div></li>
<li><h6 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Department:</b></h6><div>
Volunteer Services</div></li>
<li><h6 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Schedule:</b></h6><div>
9:30am-6pm</div></li></ul></div></div><br>
<div></div>
<br>
<br>
<br>
<p></p><p><b>Job Description:</b></p>
<div><div>
<div><ul><li><div>PURPOSE OF JOB: Responsible for the movement of patients within the Hospital according to policies and procedures in an efficient and safe manner through the use of appropriate transport vehicles and elevators.
</div></li></ul></div><div></div><div><ul><li><div>ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:</div>
</li></ul>
</div><div></div><div>1. Transport patients and visitors as assigned by the Transport Coordinator.
</div><div></div><div>2. Display excellent customer service skills with patients, visitors, and staff.
</div><div></div><div>3. Ability to work well with volunteers of all ages.</div><br>
<p></p>
</div></div><br>
<p><b>Job Qualifications:</b></p>
<div><div>
<div>QUALIFICATIONS:</div>
<div>
</div><div><ul><li><div>Education: High School diploma or equivalent</div>
</li></ul>
</div><div></div><div><ul><li><div>Experience: Three months experience with patient transport preferred</div>
</li></ul>
</div><div></div><div><ul><li><div>Other Skills: Good communication skills, comfort in using computer, and cell phones. Ability to work with all age groups. Must be able to ride in elevators, manage stairs, walk long distances and operate Transport equipment.</div></li></ul></div></div></div></div><p></p>

Patient Transport Associate

<div><p><b>Job Summary</b></p>
<p>
Hospital-wide, as a member of a Transport TEAM, provides timely individual patient transport via wheelchair or cart, primarily for designated inpatients and occasional outpatients, transporting patients for designated testing, therapy, treatment, pre or post-operative care or admission/discharge. Shift assignment of patient transporter employees is pre-set by the Patient Transporter, Supervisor, who also performs dispatching duties throughout the day-shift (peak transport times) via cell phone to each TEAM patient transporter. Responsible to coordinate patient transport with assigned charge nurse (inpatient) or technician and then safely and efficiently transport the patient, IV equipment, monitoring equipment, the medical record and oxygen equipment as required with any assigned transport. In addition, job assignments may include stock maintenance/distribution of oxygen tanks and regulators to assigned departments in the hospital.</p><br>
<p></p>
<p><b>
Essential Job Functions</b></p>
<ul>
<li>Introduces self to patient and explains transport plan and destination.
<ul><li>States own name and describes mode of transportation being used and destination to patient.</li>
<li>Retrieves patient's nurse if patient has questions regarding tests/therapy where they are being transferred to.</li>
<li>Obtains permission from patient&rsquo;s nurse to transport patient off floor for testing/procedure</li>
</ul></li><li>Provides for appropriate mode of transportation considering the patient's condition, comfort, and any safety factors.
<ul><li>Uses critical thinking skills to determine mode of transport.</li>
<li>Contacts nursing staff with questions related to transport and gets a ticket-to-ride (TTR) signed by registered nurse (RN).</li>
<li>Coordinates tasks when able.</li>
<li>Anticipates problems and follows through.</li>
</ul></li><li>Transfers patient to/from cart, wheelchair, or other transport vehicle according to procedure and is knowledgeable and effectively operates transport equipment.
<ul><li>Maintains proper body mechanics.</li>
<li>Uses patient lift equipment.</li>
<li>Seeks assistance when necessary, i.e. carts, electronic devices, etc.</li>
</ul></li><li>Identifies patient prior to transport.
<ul><li>Asks patient to state their name.</li>
<li>Checks patient identification bracelet.</li>
<li>Alerts staff when patient's bracelet is missing.</li>
</ul></li><li>Completes tasks as assigned through capacity management.</li>
<li>Determines patient code status prior to transport.
<ul><li>Checks Capacity Management for (LH entity)</li>
<li>Reminds staff when (LH entity)</li>
</ul></li><li>Uses appropriate isolation techniques and complies with universal precautions.
<ul><li>According to isolation posting, secures and dons appropriate protective equipment before entering patient's room.</li>
<li>Removes their PPE and follows hand washing protocol before taking patient out of room.</li>
<li>Ensures patient is wearing PPE, when appropriate, before taking patient out of their room.</li>
</ul></li><li>Stores and cleans transport equipment appropriately throughout the day.
<ul><li>Reports broken equipment.</li>
<li>Returns transport equipment to department when able.</li>
</ul></li><li>Assists in coordinating patient trips.
<ul><li>Obtains permission from nursing staff for patient transport from one ancillary department to another.</li>
</ul></li><li>Other duties as assigned.</li></ul><br>
<p></p>
<p><b>
Specialty Functions</b></p>
<ul>
<li>Communication with patients/family/department coworkers/ancillary departments and supervisors essential for the function of successful performance of this job.
<ul><li>Communicates effectively with patient/family, visitors and other members of the healthcare team</li>
<li>Maintains ongoing shift communication (daylight shift) with the Patient Transporter, Supervisor for patient delays, issues, problems and temporary reassignment as necessary to keep patient throughput efficient</li>
<li>Uses chain of command in the department effectively.</li>
<li>Maintains dignity and confidentiality of all patients encountered at Excela Health, directly or indirectly.</li>
<li>Ensures transport cell phone is working properly, transferring phone to patient transporter on duty or appropriate voice mail direction per Excela Health standards.</li>
<li>Responsible to check in with and assist co-workers with lift help or transport of difficult patients or volume patient load during any down-time period</li>
</ul></li><li>Safely transport of patients within the hospital for testing, procedures, surgery, treatment or admission/discharge
<ul><li>Operate wheelchairs for safe transport of patients within the hospital, following patient safety practices</li>
<li>Operate transport carts for safe transport of patients within the hospital, following patient safety practices</li>
<li>Assist patients onto transport carts or into wheelchairs for in-house transport</li>
<li>Practice infection control procedures, per policy for infectious / isolation patients</li>
<li>Provide assistance for patients who become ill and need immediate attention (vomiting, CPR, etc.)</li>
<li>Coordinate proper transport of the correct inpatient (or outpatient) for assigned testing or procedure, including the correct medical record, as coordinated and assigned by the physician, and/or assigned registered nurse</li>
<li>Maintain patient privacy, dignity and confidentiality throughout transports and hospital stay per policy</li>
<li>Provide positive communication at all times with hospital patients</li>
<li>Keep daily productivity / Capacity Management of all transports and activity.</li>
<li>Coordinate delivery of patients with receiving department, technicians, signing in at required log stations and reporting special needs of patients requiring special attention of the receiving department</li>
</ul></li><li>Safely transports assigned equipment or specimens, as necessary and time allows, with patient transport being the hospital priority.
<ul><li>Assist nursing staff with specimen or special situation equipment transport, as assigned by Patient Transporter, Supervisor</li>
<li>delivery of stock oxygen tanks or regulators to pre-assigned departments</li>
</ul></li><li>Provides in-house direction and customer service support for organizational excellence.
<ul><li>Assist hospital customers/visitors with directional information, as appropriate throughout the hospital throughout shift, as appropriate</li>
<li>Serves as greeter for visitors, patients and employees entering Excela Health. In addition to performing basic customer service and reception duties. Screens all visitors prior to entering and logs visitors in tracking program as appropriate.</li>
<li>Greet and assist patients/visitors as they enter the main entrance of the hospital.</li></ul></li><br>
</ul>
<p></p><p><b>Required Qualifications</b></p>
<ul>
<li>Must be 18 years of age.</li>
<li>Strong leadership ability, good organizational skills, independent and critical thinking skills, sound judgment.</li>
<li>Strong ability to communicate complex and/or controversial topics and concepts to a wide and diverse audience.</li>
<li>Basic working knowledge of computers and office equipment</li></ul><br>
<p>
</p><p><b>Preferred Qualifications</b></p>
<ul>
<li>Prior experience working with patients.</li></ul><br>
<p></p>
<p><b>
License, Certification &amp; Clearances</b></p>
<ul>
<li>Basic Life Support (BLS) approved curriculum of the American Heart Association (CPR and AED) program Required</li>
<li>Act 33 with renewal</li>
<li>Act 34 with renewal</li>
<li>Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal</li></ul><br>
<p></p>
<p><b>
Supervisory Responsibilities</b></p>
<ul>
<li>This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities, but does serve as a coach and mentor for other positions in the department.</li></ul><br>
<p></p>
<p><b>
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work</b></p>
<ul>
<li>Incumbent will be scheduled based on operational need (rotate shifts, standby, on-call, etc.).</li>
<li>Travel may be expected locally between Excela Health locations.</li></ul><br>
<p></p>
<p><b>
LEAN</b></p>
<ul>
<li>Actively promotes a Lean work culture by performing team member duties to encourage consistent use of LEAN principles and processes, including continually seeking work process improvements. Recognizes the necessity of taking ownership of one&rsquo;s own motivation, morale, performance and professional development. Strives for behavior consistent with being committed to Excela&rsquo;s missions, vision and values.</li></ul><br>
<p></p>
<p><b>
AAP/EEO</b></p>
<ul>
<li>Excela Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of Excela Health to prohibit discrimination of any type and to afford equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, non-job related disability, veteran status, or genetic information, or any other protected class. Excela Health will conform to the spirit as well as the letter of all applicable laws and regulations.</li>
<li>Ability to perform the Essential Functions listed on the Physical Conditions and ability to perform the Essential Functions on the Working Condition chart below.</li></ul><br>
<p></p>
<p><b>
Work Environment</b></p>
<p>
Effective March 2020 or during pandemic: goggles, face shield and mask are required according to CDC guidelines</p>
<div>
<div><div><div><p><b>When lift requirement is in excess of 50#, lift assistance (2 person) and/or transfer device is required.</b></p>
<p><b>
Essential &ndash; Absolute Necessity.</b></p>
<p><b>
Marginal &ndash; Minimal Necessity.</b></p>
<p><b>
Constantly &ndash; 5.5 to 8 hours or more or 200 reps/shift.</b></p>
<p><b>
Frequently &ndash; 2.5 to 5.5 hours or more or 32-200 reps/shift.</b></p>
<p><b>
Occasionally &ndash; 0.25 to 2.5 hours or 2-32 reps/shift.</b></p>
<p><b>
Rarely &ndash; Less than 0.25 hours or less than 2 reps/shift.</b></p></div><p></p><div><br>
<p><b>
Physical Condition</b></p></div><div><br>
<p><b>
Essential</b></p></div><div><br>
<p><b>
Marginal</b></p></div><div><br>
<p><b>
Constantly</b></p></div><div><br>
<p><b>
Frequently</b></p></div><div><br>
<p><b>
Occasionally</b></p></div><div><br>
<p><b>
Rarely</b></p></div><div><br>
<p><b>
Never</b></p></div></div><div><br>
<div>
<p>Extreme Heat</p></div><p></p><div><br>
<p>
x</p></div></div><div><br>
<div>
<p>Extreme Cold</p></div><p></p><div><br>
<p>
x</p></div></div><div><br>
<div>
<p>Heights</p></div><p></p><div><br>
<p>
x</p></div></div><div><br>
<div>
<p>Confined Spaces</p></div><p></p><div><br>
<p>
x</p></div></div><div><br>
<div>
<p>Extreme Noise(&gt;85dB)</p></div><p></p><div><br>
<p>
x</p></div></div><div><br>
<div>
<p>Mechanical Hazards</p></div><p></p><div><br>
<p>
x</p></div></div><div><br>
<div>
<p>Use of Vibrating Tools</p></div><p></p><div><br>
<p>
x</p></div></div><div><br>
<div>
<p>Operates Vehicle (company)</p></div><p></p><div><br>
<p>
x</p></div></div><div><br>
<div>
<p>Operates Heavy Equipment</p></div><p></p><div><br>
<p>
x</p></div></div><div><br>
<div>
<p>Use of Lifting/Transfer Devices</p></div><div><br>
<p>
x</p></div><p></p><div><br>
<p>
x</p></div></div><p></p><div><br>
<div>
<p>Rotates All Shifts</p></div><div><br>
<p>
x</p></div><p></p><div><br>
<p>
x</p></div></div><p></p><div><br>
<div>
<p>8 Hours Shifts</p></div><div><br>
<p>
x</p></div><p></p><div><br>
<p>
x</p></div></div><p></p><div><br>
<div>
<p>10-12 Hours Shifts</p></div><p></p><div><br>
<p>
x</p></div><p></p><div><br>
<p>
x</p></div></div><p></p><div><br>
<div>
<p>On-Call</p></div><p></p><div><br>
<p>
x</p></div></div><div><br>
<div>
<p>Overtime(+8/hrs/shift; 40/hrs/wk)</p></div><p></p><div><br>
<p>
x</p></div><p></p><div><br>
<p>
x</p></div></div><p></p><div><br>
<div>
<p>Travel Between Sites</p></div><p></p><div><br>
<p>
x</p></div></div><div><br>
<div>
<p>Direct Patient Care</p></div><div><br>
<p>
x</p></div><p></p><div><br>
<p>
x</p></div></div><p></p><div><br>
<div>
<p>Respirator Protective Equipment</p></div><p></p><div><br>
<p>
x</p></div><p></p><div><br>
<p>
x</p></div></div><p></p><div><br>
<div>
<p>Eye Protection</p></div><p></p><div><br>
<p>
x</p></div></div><div><br>
<div>
<p>Head Protection (hard hat)</p></div><p></p><div><br>
<p>
x</p></div></div><div><br>
<div>
<p>Hearing Protection</p></div><p></p><div><br>
<p>
x</p></div></div><div><br>
<div>
<p>Hand Protection</p></div><div><br>
<p>
x</p></div><p></p><div><br>
<p>
x</p></div></div><p></p><div><br>
<div>
<p>Feet, Toe Protection</p></div><p></p><div><br>
<p>
x</p></div></div><div><br>
<div>
<p>Body Protection</p></div><div><br>
<p>
x</p></div><p></p><div><br>
<p>
x</p></div></div><p></p><div><br>
<div>
<p>Latex Exposure</p></div><div><br>
<p>
x</p></div><p></p><div><br>
<p>
x</p></div></div><p></p><div><br>
<div>
<p>Solvent Exposure</p></div><p></p><div><br>
<p>
x</p></div></div><div><br>
<div>
<p>Paint (direct use) Exposure</p></div><p></p><div><br>
<p>
x</p></div></div><div><br>
<div>
<p>Dust (sanding) Exposure</p></div><p></p><div><br>
<p>
x</p></div></div><div><br>
<div>
<p>Ethylene Oxide Exposure</p></div><p></p><div><br>
<p>
x</p></div></div><div><br>
<div>
<p>Cytotoxic (Chemo) Exposure</p></div><p></p><div><br>
<p>
x</p></div></div><div><br>
<div>
<p>Blood/Body Fluid Exposure</p></div><p></p><div><br>
<p>
x</p></div><p></p><div><br>
<p>
x</p></div></div><p></p><div><br>
<div>
<p>Chemicals (direct use) Exposure</p></div><p></p><div><br>
<p>
x</p></div></div><div><br>
<div>
<p>Mist Exposure</p></div><p></p><div><br>
<p>
x</p></div></div><div><br>
<div>
<p>Wax Stripper (direct use)</p></div><p></p><div><br>
<p>
x</p></div></div><div><br>
<div>
<p>Non-Ionizing Radiation Exposure</p></div><p></p><div><br>
<p>
x</p></div></div><div><br>
<div>
<p>Ionizing Radiation Exposure</p></div><p></p><div><br>
<p>
x</p></div></div><div><br>
<div>
<p>Laser Exposure</p></div><p></p><div><br>
<p>
x</p></div></div><br>
</div>
</div><p></p><p><b>Physical Demands</b></p>
<div>
<div><div><div><p><b>When lift requirement is in excess of 50#, lift assistance (2 person) and/or transfer device is required.</b></p>
<p><b>
Essential &ndash; Absolute Necessity.</b></p>
<p><b>
Marginal &ndash; Minimal Necessity.</b></p>
<p><b>
Constantly &ndash; 5.5 to 8 hours or more or 200 reps/shift.</b></p>
<p><b>
Frequently &ndash; 2.5 to 5.5 hours or more or 32-200 reps/shift.</b></p>
<p><b>
Occasionally &ndash; 0.25 to 2.5 hours or 2-32 reps/shift.</b></p>
<p><b>
Rarely &ndash; Less than 0.25 hours or less than 2 reps/shift.</b></p></div><div><br>
<p><b>
Physical Condition</b></p></div><div><br>
<p><b>
Essential</b></p></div><div><br>
<p><b>
Marginal</b></p></div><div><br>
<p><b>
Constantly</b></p></div><div><br>
<p><b>
Frequently</b></p></div><div><br>
<p><b>
Occasionally</b></p></div><div><br>
<p><b>
Rarely</b></p></div><div><br>
<p><b>
Never</b></p></div></div><div><br>
<div>
<p>Bending (Stooping)</p></div><div><br>
<p>
x</p></div><p></p><div><br>
<p>
x</p></div></div><p></p><div><br>
<div>
<p>Sitting</p></div><p></p><div><br>
<p>
x</p></div><p></p><div><br>
<p>
x</p></div></div><p></p><div><br>
<div>
<p>Walking</p></div><div><br>
<p>
x</p></div><p></p><div><br>
<p>
x</p></div></div><p></p><div><br>
<div>
<p>Climbing Stairs</p></div><p></p><div><br>
<p>
x</p></div><p></p><div><br>
<p>
x</p></div></div><p></p><div><br>
<div>
<p>Climbing Ladders</p></div><p></p><div><br>
<p>
x</p></div></div><div><br>
<div>
<p>Standing</p></div><div><br>
<p>
x</p></div><p></p><div><br>
<p>
x</p></div></div><p></p><div><br>
<div>
<p>Kneeling</p></div><div><br>
<p>
x</p></div><p></p><div><br>
<p>
x</p></div></div><p></p><div><br>
<div>
<p>Squatting (Crouching)</p></div><div><br>
<p>
x</p></div><p></p><div><br>
<p>
x</p></div></div><p></p><div><br>
<div>
<p>Twisting/Turning</p></div><div><br>
<p>
x</p></div><p></p><div><br>
<p>
x</p></div></div><p></p><div><br>
<div>
<p>Keyboard/Computer Operation</p></div><div><br>
<p>
x</p></div><p></p><div><br>
<p>
x</p></div></div><p></p><div><br>
<div>
<p>Gross Grasp</p></div><div><br>
<p>
x</p></div><p></p><div><br>
<p>
x</p></div></div><p></p><div><br>
<div>
<p>Fine Finger Manipulation</p></div><p></p><div><br>
<p>
x</p></div><p></p><div><br>
<p>
x</p></div></div><p></p><div><br>
<div>
<p>Hand/Arm Coordination</p></div><p></p><div><br>
<p>
x</p></div><p></p><div><br>
<p>
x</p></div></div><p></p><div><br>
<div>
<p>Pushing/Pulling(lbs. of force)</p></div><div><br>
<p>
x</p></div><p></p><div><br>
<p>
20#</p></div><p></p><div><br>
<p>
20-50#</p></div><div><br>
<p>
50#</p></div></div><p></p><div><br>
<div>
<p>Carry</p></div><div><br>
<p>
x</p></div><p></p><div><br>
<p>
5#</p></div></div><p></p><div><br>
<div>
<p>Transfer/Push/Pull Patients</p></div><div><br>
<p>
x</p></div><p></p><div><br>
<p>
x</p></div></div><p></p><div><br>
<div>
<p>Seeing Near w/Acuity</p></div><div><br>
<p>
x</p></div><p></p><div><br>
<p>
x</p></div></div><p></p><div><br>
<div>
<p>Feeling (Sensation)</p></div><p></p><div><br>
<p>
x</p></div><p></p><div><br>
<p>
x</p></div></div><p></p><div><br>
<div>
<p>Color Vision</p></div><p></p><div><br>
<p>
x</p></div></div><div><br>
<div>
<p>Hearing Clearly</p></div><div><br>
<p>
x</p></div><p></p><div><br>
<p>
x</p></div></div><p></p><div><br>
<div>
<p>Pulling/Pushing Objects Overhead</p></div><p></p><div><br>
<p>
x</p></div><p></p><div><br>
<p>
x</p></div></div><p></p><div><br>
<div>
<p>Reaching Above Shoulder Level</p></div><p></p><div><br>
<p>
x</p></div><p></p><div><br>
<p>
x</p></div></div><p></p><div><br>
<div>
<p>Reaching Forward</p></div><div><br>
<p>
x</p></div><p></p><div><br>
<p>
x</p></div></div><p></p><div><br>
<div>
<p>Lifting Floor to Knuckle</p></div><div><br>
<p>
###</p></div><p></p><div><br>
<p>
10#</p></div></div><p></p><div><br>
<div>
<p>Lifting Seat Pan to Knuckle</p></div><div><br>
<p>
###</p></div><p></p><div><br>
<p>
50#</p></div></div><p></p><div><br>
<div>
<p>Lifting Knuckle to Shoulder</p></div><div><br>
<p>
###</p></div><p></p><div><br>
<p>
10#</p></div><div><br>
<p>
20#</p></div></div><p></p><div><br>
<div>
<p>Lifting Shoulder to Overhead</p></div><div><br>
<p>
###</p></div><p></p><div><br>
<p>
10#</p></div><p></p><div><br>
</div>
</div><br>
</div></div><p>When lift requirement is in excess of 50#, lift assistance (2 person) and/or transfer device is required.</p></div>

PATIENT TRANSPORTER

Xanitos

<div><p><b>Xanitos, Inc.</b> Is a management company that provides hospital housekeeping, patient transport, central laundries services, and patient observation services. It is differentiated by its patented XRO System for cleaning patient rooms, its outstanding operations management team, and by being a private company whose priority is giving top-quality service. The results are evident; at the hospitals it serves, Xanitos has improved the cleaning quality, increased HCHAPS scores, reduced the risk of HAIs, lowered bed turnaround time, and significantly reduced cost.</p>
<p><b>
Xanitos</b> is hiring Part-Time <b>Patient Transporters</b> at UPMC Altoona in Altoona, PA.</p>
<ul>
<li>Apply Today, Interview Tomorrow</li>
<li>Immediate offers will be extended for qualified candidates</li>
<li>90-day Temp to hire</li>
<li>Hourly Pay Rate $15.00</li>
<li>Specific shift details will be discussed during the interview process. While shift preference will be taken into consideration, candidates must be open to working all shifts.</li>
</ul>
<p><b>Job Overview:</b></p>
<p>
Responsible for the safe, timely and accurate transportation of Patients, specimens, supplies, medical equipment and patient related items to their destination, enabling physicians, nurses, technicians and therapists to perform their duties as effectively as possible. Ensures a high level patient and customer satisfaction is maintained. Adheres to and follows proper utilization of body mechanics, policies and procedures, and standards established by Xanitos, hospital, department and regulatory agencies.</p>
<p><b>
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.<br>
</b><br>
</p><ul><li>Verifies correct patient identification by utilizing two patient identifiers and comparing the information with the assignment information. In addition to the full patient name, the patient date of birth or Medical Record Number must be verified. If both of the identifiers do not match the patient is not transported, and the discrepancy is reported to the nursing staff and the transportation dispatcher right away.</li>
<li>Ensures the safe, timely and accurate transport of patients to their destination using equipment that is safe and proper for that transport.</li>
<li>Utilizes proper body mechanics when lifting and transferring patients to and from wheelchairs, gurneys, exam tables, chairs and beds.</li>
<li>Demonstrates competency in transporting all specific age groups and cultures.</li>
<li>Verifies and utilizes proper mode of transportation.</li>
<li>Follows standard and isolation precaution guidelines.</li>
<li>Ensures proper oxygen levels in tanks before transporting patients.</li>
<li>Notifies nursing immediately if patient condition changes.</li>
<li>Properly secures IV, drainage tubes, etc. and secures the patient prior to transporting.</li>
<li>Notifies nursing personnel, clinical staff, technicians or receptionists upon arrival of a patient.</li>
<li>Ensure the comfort of the dignity of patients by being attentive; offers blanket, covers patient properly. Only engages in appropriate conversation with patients. Does not transport a patient who is experiencing moderate to severe pain.</li>
<li>Assists nursing in transferring patients to and from bed or chair to wheelchair or gurney. Consults with nursing and obtains assistance when required.</li>
<li>Consults with nursing and obtains assistance.</li>
<li>Notifies dispatcher of any delays or cancellations or changes in status of the transport.</li>
<li>Removes and properly bags soiled linen after each transport is completed</li>
<li>Sanitizes all transport equipment after each use.</li>
<li>Never leaves patient alone in a treatment area or corridor. Always ensures proper hand off to receiving department personnel.</li>
<li>Reports any equipment needing repair.</li>
<li>Maintains confidentiality of patients in accordance with hospital policy.</li>
<li>Collects and returns transportation equipment to proper storage place.</li>
<li>Responds to emergency situations in according to hospital policy.</li>
<li>Transports small equipment or tools between departments.</li>
<li>Other duties as assigned.</li>
</ul>
<p><b>Job Qualifications:</b></p>
<ul>
<li><i>Successful applicants for this position must complete a Finger Print Scan and clear a Child Abuse Report.</i></li>
<li>COVID-19 vaccination is not required but strongly recommended.</li>
<li>Experience in the medical EVS industry is a plus.</li>
<li>Knowledge of Personal Protective Equipment is a plus.</li>
<li>Post-Offer Medical, Background Screening and Drug Test required.</li></ul><br>
<p><br>
<b>Education/Experience:</b><br>
<br>
High school diploma, general education degree (GED) or equivalent; or one to three months related<br>
experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.</p>
<p><b>
Work Environment:</b></p>
<p>
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.</p>
<p>
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is at an elevated risk of a potential for exposure related to blood and body fluids when transporting patients. The employee is occasionally exposed to work near moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.</p>
<p><b>
Physical Demands:</b><br>
<br>
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable<br>
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.</p>
<p>
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear. Ability to work in a standing position for long periods of time. Requires frequent lifting,<br>
carrying, pushing, pulling of up to 50 lbs. The employee must regularly assist staff members and utilize approved lifting devices to lift and/or move patients.</p>
<p>
Close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus, with or without corrective lenses.</p>
<p>
Possible exposure to chemicals requiring special clothing or safety equipment.</p><br>
<p><b>
#LI-DNI</b></p></div>

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