Transport Aide

Job Description

Transports patients to and from various units as directed, safely and comfortably. Picks-up and delivers materials and/or equipment as needed.

Job Responsibility

• Transports patients in wheel chairs or on stretchers to and from various units as directed.

• Responds to page promptly.

• Uses proper body mechanics during transfer and transport.

• Transports patients using wheelchairs or stretchers, as directed.

• Notifies staff upon arrival of patients.

• Reports any changes of patient's condition during transport to charge nurse.

• Ensures proper height is kept on I.V set-up when transporting patient.

• Uses Radiology information System (RIS) when applicable.

• Takes necessary steps to confirm patient's identity by checking ID bracelet.Does not transport patients without ID bracelet.Operates hospital elevator in necessary and appropriate manner.

• Promotes and maintains cleanliness and effective functioning of transport equipment.

• Reports defective wheelchairs and stretchers to Supervisor.

• Cleans transportation equipment.

• Picks up and delivers materials as directed within the Hospital promptly and accurately.

• Performs related duties as required.

• ADA Essential Functions

Job Qualification

High School Diploma or equivalent, required.

Minimum of one (1) year experience in a medical setting, preferred.

Good communication skills-fluent in English.

Physical demand are constant walking, standing, stooping, bending, turning, lifting; Frequent stretching, pulling, pushing; Occasional sitting.

• Additional Salary Detail

The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future.When determining a team member's base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).