POSITION SUMMARY

Provides service to various hospital departments by performing the necessary transportation for patients to required destinations within the hospital. Assists in lifting, turning, and transferring patient to applicable transport equipment, such as stretchers and wheelchairs. Assists staff with patient transfer from bed to transport equipment.

ACCOUNTABILITIES

*All duties listed below are essential unless noted otherwise*

1. Transport patient to and from designated area as required.

2. Assists in lifting, turning, and transferring patient to applicable transport equipment, such as stretchers and wheelchairs. Assists staff with patient transfer from bed to transport equipment.

3. Care for equipment, which is used by the Patient Transport department. Reports defects promptly and follows through to ensure the equipment is checked and repaired.

4. Cleans and changes lines on the transport equipment as required.

5. Communicates any transport delays or concerns; maintains continuous contact with dispatch.

6. Attends all required Joint Commission in-services and CPR re-certification on a yearly basis. Participates in initial and on-going training on safe lifting techniques.

7. Ensure compliance with all infection control and hazardous material measures at all times.

8. Performs all other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education: H.S. Diploma/GED

Skills: Must be able to understand directions, communicate and respond to inquiries; requires

effective interpersonal skills. Must be able to input and retrieve information from computer.

Years of Experience: N/A

License: N/A

Certification: Must have and maintain CPR certification

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education: N/A

Skills: N/A

Years of Experience: Previous patient care experience

License: N/A

Certification: N/A

WORKING CONDITIONS

Personal Protective Equipment: N/A

Physical Demands: Must be able to move about hospital and between workstations; and prolonged periods of standing. Must be able to operate machinery. Must be able to frequently move, lift or carry materials weighing up to 35 lbs., 20% of the time.

ProMedica is a mission-based, not-for-profit integrated healthcare organization headquartered in Toledo, Ohio. For more information, please visit www.promedica.org/about-promedica

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex/gender (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, age, physical or mental disability, military or protected veteran status, citizenship, familial or marital status, genetics, or any other legally protected category. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendment Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a job with ProMedica, please contact employment@promedica.org

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