What are the responsibilities and job description for the Patient Transport Aide - Patient Transport, University Hospital position at USA Health?
USA Health is Transforming Medicine along the Gulf Coast to care for the unique needs of our community.
USA Health is changing how medical care, education and research impact the health of people who live in Mobile and the surrounding area. Our team of doctors, advanced care providers, nurses, therapists and researchers provide the region's most advanced medicine at multiple facilities, campuses, clinics and classrooms. We offer patients convenient access to innovative treatments and advancements that improve the health and overall wellbeing of our community.
Responsibilities
Abides by and enforces all compliance requirements and hospital policies and procedures, including those pertaining to confidentiality; uses appropriate communications skills with physicians, patients, family members, and hospital staff in person and via telephone; responds to overhead pages; assists with orientation of new employees; adheres to current Infection Control and Safety Standards; participates in the evaluation of environmental safety and intervenes appropriately; requires minimal supervision to safely perform patient/care essential functions; utilizes proper body mechanics when moving equipment and or supplies that are necessary to perform essential functions; reports broken or malfunctioning equipment to supervisor or department head; operates low flow O2 devices; assists patients getting into and out of vehicles; performs routine daily cleaning of equipment and reports needed maintenance; transports patients to and from various departments via wheelchair or stretcher in a safe and timely manner, utilizing proper technique; assists patients from the bed to the wheelchair or stretcher safely; transports appropriate patient care equipment with patient when needed; notifies nursing supervisor/transport supervisor of breaks and problems during shift; notifies department of patient departure, arrival and return time; maintains accurate and complete records by turning in daily worksheets to supervisor; accepts and completes all duties positively and without conflict; cooperates, helps others and improves the performance of the unit; completes all mandatory unit, educational and hospital requirements; utilizes cost effective practices in performing all aspects of the job; regular and prompt attendance; ability to work schedule as defined and overtime as required; related duties as required.
Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent. Experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required education.
Specified positions may require possession of a valid driver’s license and maintenance of a driving record sufficient to maintain insurance coverage under the University of South Alabama commercial auto insurance policy.
Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
The University of South Alabama is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or any other applicable legally protected basis.
EO Employer – minorities/females/veterans/disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity.
