What are the responsibilities and job description for the Transport Aide position at Jackson Health System?
Jackson Health System
Department: Jackson Memorial Hospital - Patient Transport
Address: 1611 NW 12th Ave, Miami, Florida, 33136
Shift details: Full-Time, 2nd and 3rd Shifts
Why Jackson
Jackson Health System is a nationally and internationally recognized academic medical system offering world-class care to any person who walks through our doors. For more than 100 years, Jackson has evolved into one of the world's top medical providers for all levels of care, no matter if it's for a routine patient visit or for a lifesaving procedure. With more than 2,000 licensed beds, we are also proud of our role as the primary teaching hospital for the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine.
Here, the best people come together to deliver Jackson's mission for our diverse communities. Our employees are committed to providing the best CARE by demonstrating compassion, accountability, respect, and expertise in everything we do.
Summary
Transport Aide moves patient(s) from and within the Emergency Care Center to patient care areas, including Urgent Care Center, Radiology and inpatient units by transport vehicle in a safe and efficient manner, using proper body mechanics according to the age specific needs of the patients. Provides other services that support the delivery of care to the patients.
Responsibilities
Generally, requires 0 to 3 years of related experience.
Education
High School diploma is strongly preferred.
Skill
Ability to analyze, organize and prioritize work accurately while meeting multiple deadlines. Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form. Ability to handle difficult and stressful situations with critical thinking and professional composure. Ability to understand and follow instructions. Ability to exercise sound and independent judgment. Knowledge and skill in use of job appropriate technology and software applications.
Credentials
Department: Jackson Memorial Hospital - Patient Transport
Address: 1611 NW 12th Ave, Miami, Florida, 33136
Shift details: Full-Time, 2nd and 3rd Shifts
Why Jackson
Jackson Health System is a nationally and internationally recognized academic medical system offering world-class care to any person who walks through our doors. For more than 100 years, Jackson has evolved into one of the world's top medical providers for all levels of care, no matter if it's for a routine patient visit or for a lifesaving procedure. With more than 2,000 licensed beds, we are also proud of our role as the primary teaching hospital for the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine.
Here, the best people come together to deliver Jackson's mission for our diverse communities. Our employees are committed to providing the best CARE by demonstrating compassion, accountability, respect, and expertise in everything we do.
Summary
Transport Aide moves patient(s) from and within the Emergency Care Center to patient care areas, including Urgent Care Center, Radiology and inpatient units by transport vehicle in a safe and efficient manner, using proper body mechanics according to the age specific needs of the patients. Provides other services that support the delivery of care to the patients.
Responsibilities
- Reports to area and charge nurse as assigned, picks up and delivers patients using transport vehicle, according to age specific needs of the patient.
- Transports patients to and from locations within inpatient, outpatient or emergency areas or diagnostic, therapeutic or research procedures.
- Observes patients on stretchers and assist with bathroom needs.
- Communicates with charge nurse to receive assignment and/or patient transport information.
- Cleans transport vehicles and notifies supervisor of needed repairs.
- Receives and delivers charts, requisitions, various reports and medical records; obtains signatures on forms as required.
- Delivers personal belongings of patients.
- Receives and delivers supplies, specimens, medications and equipment when requested.
- Logs in requests for patient transports and totals the number of trips at the end of each shift.
- Gives on the job training to new employees as assigned.
- Transport the deceased to the morgue as assigned.
- Assist with stocking and distribution of supplies and equipment when required.
- Maintains a professional appearance by conforming to dress code.
- Prepares stretchers for use by cleaning with the appropriate solution and placing clean linen on stretcher.
- Keeps workstation clean and orderly.
- Follows and performs all related unit specific policies and procedures, as detailed on the unit specific competency checklist.
- Utilizes job and unit specific equipment as required.
- Demonstrates behaviors of service excellence and CARE values (Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Expertise). Performs all other related job duties as assigned.
Generally, requires 0 to 3 years of related experience.
Education
High School diploma is strongly preferred.
Skill
Ability to analyze, organize and prioritize work accurately while meeting multiple deadlines. Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form. Ability to handle difficult and stressful situations with critical thinking and professional composure. Ability to understand and follow instructions. Ability to exercise sound and independent judgment. Knowledge and skill in use of job appropriate technology and software applications.
Credentials
- American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) and any additional applicable life support certification for Healthcare Providers is required upon hire with at least 6 months validity and maintenance at JHS for the duration of employment.