What are the responsibilities and job description for the Central Transport Associate position at The Health Care Authority for Baptist Health, An Affiliate of UAB Health System?
Baptist Health is the largest healthcare system serving central Alabama, providing comprehensive hospital-based and outpatient services to nearly 60 percent of the residents in Montgomery, Autauga and Elmore counties. To learn more about Baptist Health, visit us at https://www.baptistfirst.org. Highlights: Summary: The Central Transport Associate shall be primarily responsible for the safe transport of patients to and from clinical, ancillary and support areas via wheelchair, stretcher as requested to include transport of patients with oxygen tanks, intravenous pumps, drips and special equipment. This individual is also responsible for other duties as related to department or hospital operations. This position may have additional duties assigned that are within scope of the role. Education / Experience: High school graduate or equivalent required, or completion of Project Search Program License / Certification: BLS required. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: • Must manage various attitudes of customers effectively. • Must be able to work alone and/or in confined or crowded areas. • Must be aware of patient's condition at all times • Must be able to read/comprehend written instructions and follow verbal instructions. • Must be able to perform shift work and weekend work if required. Working Conditions/Physical Requirements: Sitting approx. 20% of the workday. Mobility approx. 80% of the workday. Occasional stooping, bending, kneeling, and crouching and frequent reaching, use of hands and repetitive action. Occasional lifting or carrying up to 50 pounds or greater, pushing / pulling up to 150 pounds or greater. Continuous need for speaking with clear diction and hearing sensitivity in conversation either by phone or in person. Continuous visual acuity at close and distant range. Inside; protected from the weather conditions but not necessarily temperature changes. Minimal noise levels. Some exposure to infectious disease while performing job-related tasks. Some exposure to hazardous chemicals. Occasional exposure to risk of electrical shock and/or radiation. Primary Location: Baptist Medical Center South Job: Central Transport Associate Central Transport Associate Job Type: Regular-Full time Shift: First Shift (United States of America) Baptist Health is recognized by Forbes as one of America’s best employers in the state of Alabama.