ANMC Patient Transport Specialist I/II

Salary: 18.00-21.83 :USD

The Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium is a non-profit Tribal health organization designed to meet the unique health needs of Alaska Native and American Indian people living in Alaska. In partnership with the more than 171,000 Alaska Native and American Indian people that we serve and the Tribal health organizations of the Alaska Tribal Health System, ANTHC provides world-class health services, which include comprehensive medical services at the Alaska Native Medical Center, wellness programs, disease research and prevention, rural provider training and rural water and sanitation systems construction.

ANTHC is the largest, most comprehensive Tribal health organization in the United States, and Alaska’s second-largest health employer with more than 3,100 employees offering an array of health services to people around the nation’s largest state.

Our vision: Alaska Native people are the healthiest people in the world.

ANTHC offers a competitive and comprehensive Benefits Package for all Benefit Eligible Employees, which includes:

• Medical Insurance provided through the Federal Employee Health Benefits Program as a Tribal Employee, with over 20 plans and tiers.

• Cost-Share Dental and Vision Insurances

• Discounted Pet Insurance

• Retirement Contributions with Pre-Tax or Roth options into a 403(b).

• 401(a) ANTHC Retirement Plan: After one year of employment, ANTHC will begin making matching contributions of up to 5% of your eligible pay, based on your own contributions. In addition, you may be eligible for an annual discretionary contribution of up to 3% from the employer.

• Paid Time Off starts immediately, earning up to 6 hours per pay period, with paid time off accruals increasing based on years of service.

• Eleven Paid Holidays

• Paid Parental Leave or miscarriage/stillbirth eligibility after six months of employment

• Basic Short/Long Term Disability premiums, Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance, and Basic Life Insurance are covered 100% by ANTHC, with additional options for Short-Term Disability Buy-Up Coverage and Voluntary Life for yourself and your family members.

• Flexible Spending Accounts for Healthcare and Dependent Care.

• Ancillary Cash Benefits for accident, hospital indemnity, and critical illness.

• On-Site Child Care Facility with expert-designed classrooms for early child development and preschool.

• Employee Assistance Program with support for grief, financial counseling, mental/emotional health, and discounted legal advice.

• Tuition Discounts for you and your eligible dependents at Alaska Pacific University.

• On-Site Training Courses and Professional Development Opportunities.

• License and certification reimbursements and occupational insurance for medical staff.

• Gym Access to Alaska Pacific University includes a salt water pool, rock climbing, workout gym, and steep discounts for outdoor equipment rentals.

• Emergency Travel Assistance

• Education Assistance or Education leave eligibility

• Discount program for travel, gym memberships, amusement parks, and more.

Visit us online at www.anthc.org or contact Recruitment directly at HRRecruiting@anthc.org.

Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium has a hiring preference for qualified Alaska Native and American Indian applicants pursuant to P.L. 93-638 Indian Self Determination Act.

Summary: Patient Transport Specialists are instrumental in elevating the quality of patient care at our hospital. By ensuring the safe movement of individuals throughout our facility, you play a pivotal role in enhancing the overall patient experience. This position offers exposure to a hospital setting, fostering collaboration within a dedicated healthcare team.

Responsibilities:

ALL LEVELS

P rovides support to interdisciplinary treatment teams by promptly responding to requests for assistance and to facilitate timely flow of patients.

T ransports patients and equipment from treatment areas, operating rooms, patient; s room and/or throughout the hospital campus. This includes personal vehicles taxis, ambulances or helicopters.

D emonstrates reassurance and support to patient and family; explains actions, provides information regarding waiting area(s) or location.

S anitizes and performs basic maintenance of transportation equipment.

C ompletes trip documentation and submits in a timely manner .

F ollows relevant hospital, local, state and federal standards and regulations.

P erforms other duties as assigned.

P ATIENT TRANSPORTATION SPECIALIST II

D emonstrates strong knowledge of dispatch technology and patient flow process across campus .

D emonstrates ability to manage patient flow through appropriate assignment of tasks to team members.

D emonstrates consistent effective communication with interdisciplinary teams.

I dentifies process improvement opportunities and presents them to supervisor with supporting data.

P erforms other duties as assigned .

P ATIENT TRANSPORTATION SPECIALIST LEVEL III

P erforms all position duties in support of staff and department workflow.

C omprehensive knowledge of patient transportation workflows, equipment, and technology.

S upports Supervisor with process improvement initiatives, data collection and analysis .

M aintains regulatory departments information in accreditation, certifications, re-certification .

M anages department needs as assigned or during supervisor’s absence. Acts as a role model, mentor, and subject matter expert for team members.

Other information:

KNOWLEDGE and SKILLS

K nowledge of medical terminology and procedures common to an emergency department.

K nowledge of universal precautions.

K nowledge of administrative and office management practices.

K nowledge of basic anatomy and disease processes.

K nowledge of applicable federal, state, tribal and local regulations and requirements.

K nowledge of Alaska Tribal Health System, ANTHC, and Alaska Native culture(s).

K nowledge of policies and procedures for the care of patients.

K nowledge of customer service concepts and practices.

S kill in communicating proficiently in both written and verbal.

S kill in assessing and prioritizing multiple tasks, projects, and demands.

S kill in coordinating with multiple departments and individuals for completion of a single task.

S kill in operating a personal computer utilizing a variety of software applications.

A bility to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others.

A bility to manage multiple priorities and tasks concurrently and meet deadlines.

A bility to follow established guidelines and procedures .

A bility to identify and manage safety risks.

M INIMUM EDUCATION QUALIFICATION

L evel I

N /A

L evel II

H igh School Diploma or GED equivalent.

L evel III

A ssociate’s degree in healthcare or business related field from an accredited college or university. Progressive professional work experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for college education.

M INIMUM EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATION

L evel I

Z ero (0) year of work experience.

L evel II

T wo (2) years of customer service experience, one (1) of which is in healthcare.

L evel III

F our (4) years of customer service experience, two (2) of which are in healthcare .

M INIMUM CERTIFICATION QUALIFICATION

L evel I

B asic Life Support (BLS) card within six (6) months of hire.

L evel II & III

C urrent Basic Life Support (BLS) .

P REFERRED EDUCATION QUALIFICATION

N /A

P REFERRED EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATION

F our (4) years of work experience working in a healthcare environment.

P REFERRED CERTIFICATION QUALIFICATION

N /A

A DDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

D epending on the needs of the organization, some incumbents in this job class may be required to obtain additional certifications or training in one or more specialty areas

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