Job Description
Job Title: Patient Transport Attendant - FT/Evenings
Company Name: Antelope Valley Hospital
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: LANCASTER, CA, United States
Department: Central Transport
Salary: Highly Competitive
Shift Hours/ Days: Evenings
Shift Details: Evening shift with varied start times within the evening shift.
Hours/Pay Period: 80
Degree Required: B.L.S.
Job ID: 13-10-30-9776
Date Posted: Nov 18, 2013
Years Experience: 0
Note: Please read the complete description below before applying for this job.
Complete Description
Job Objective:
Under the direction of the Transport Manager, provides transportation to patients throughout the hospital as needed, and other special tasks to maintain department functions. Will perform duties and functions relating to receiving, storage and distribution of all patient medications and supplies.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Assists patients in and out of bed using proper patient care and lifting techniques
2. Uses wheelchair, gurneys, and other similar mechanisms appropriate to patient needs and safe practice
3. Communicates effectively with hospital staff prior to moving patients
4. Assesses the patients needs prior and during transport
5. Determines if an emergency situation exists and provides special care for the patient according to established protocols
6. Follows through with task or special projects with sound judgment
7. Reports defective wheelchairs, gurneys, and other similar mechanisms to responsible party
8. Participates in age specific education and training program
9. Distributes medications and patient supplies to designated areas on a routine basis and as assigned
10. Receives medication and supplies from vendor and places into inventory
11. Forwards packing list and invoice to pharmacy purchaser
12. Follows established department procedures to accurately verify and transport the proper patient by visually checking patient identification or verifying with nursing staff
13. Transports patients, chart, specimen, and required equipment to various treatment and diagnostic area throughout the hospital in a safe and efficient manner 100% of the time
14. Provides emergency assistance to patients who become ill during the transport process until proper staff can be notified and assistance arrives
15. Reports to nursing units and notifies nursing staff of patient being transported and destination
16. Verifies mode of transportation and pre-op status. Obtains patient chart, necessary paperwork, required linen, and/or equipment
17. Initiates or assists in transfer process from bed to mode of transportation. Requests and obtains instruction/assistance from nursing staff for patients that require isolation techniques, two-man lifts, bed pan/restroom assistance, or that have support devices requiring special handling
18. Safely and effectively uses all equipment necessary to carry out duties
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Knowledge
Knowledge and use of proper body mechanics
Understands special equipment used with patients when transporting the patient and equipment
Demonstrates knowledge regarding special needs and behaviors of age specific groups
Skills
Demonstrates proficiency in required age specific competencies
Ability and willingness to assume additional departmental responsibilities such as:
o Orientation and on-the-job training of new personnel
o Monitoring on-going quality control measures within the department
o Ability to read and write at a level generally achieved by high school graduation or equivalent
Must be able to read, write comprehend and communicate the English language
Ability to work under pressure
Ability to stay calm in less than calm and stressful circumstances.
Core Competencies: All AVH employees will effectively demonstrate these behaviors:
Accountability
Action Oriented
Customer Focused
Compassion
Effective Communication
Teamwork
Ethics & Values
Integrity & Trust
Education and Experience:
Education
High School Diploma or GED preferred
Experience
No prior patient transport experience required.
Prior experience in hospital or customer service preferred.
Required Licensure and/or Certifications:
BCLS card through the American Heart Association required
Key Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:
Frequently lifting, pushing and pulling up to and over 50 lbs as required to transport patients, charts, specimens, and required equipment to various treatment and diagnostic area throughout all areas of the hospital and hospital grounds.
Frequent bending and twisting
Occasionally working within confined areas and exposure to outdoor elements
Additional Information
Weekend and/or Holiday Rotation may be required.
Antelope Valley Hospital, founded in 1955, is a 420-bed acute care facility. We are a not-for-profit, district owned hospital, and a vital part of the Antelope Valley. We are a place where people can find high quality healthcare in a friendly and supportive environment. As health care technology has advanced, and the community has grown, Antelope Valley Hospital has evolved into the premiere health care organization that sets the standard for quality care in northern Los Angeles County.
The Antelope Valley, which has a growing population of over 400,000, is located approximately one hour north of Downtown Los Angeles. It is one of the few areas in Southern California where you’ll find clean air, affordable housing, and a small town atmosphere, which is free of traffic congestion, full of sunny skies and beautiful mountain views. It’s no wonder why we’ve become such an appealing community to call home.
AVH offers an exciting growth oriented atmosphere, excellent benefits, numerous educational opportunities and competitive salaries. EOE
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