Attendant

Job Details:

To provide assistance to maximize care to the patient and families throughout the hospital. RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for interdepartmental transfer and transport of patients with emphasis on safety, prioritization and effective time management.
• Conveys communications between ancillary departments and nursing floors.
• Assures that all O2 tanks are in operational condition on all units and are replaced as needed.
• Familiar with set up, removal and storage of all traction equipment.
• Able to assume responsibility for the delivery of supplies; i.e., lifting devices and central supplies.
• Demonstrates cooperation with the shift Supervisor.
• Maintains a safe and neat environment in areas they are responsible for; i.e., orderly closet, oxygen storage area located on loading dock.
• Assists in emergency situations; i.e., assists in lifting patient after fall, helps with patients who require sitters, etc.
• Understands isolation/standard precautions.
• Performs any other duties as assigned.

• Previous hospital employment preferred.

• High School Graduate or equivalency

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HealthAlliance Hospital