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Patient Care Assistant-Transport

Patient Care Assistant-Transport

Presbyterian Healthcare ServicesAlbuquerque, NM, US
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Patient Care Assistant

Presbyterian is seeking a Patient Care Assistant. Transport patients between clinical and non-clinical departments and nursing units. Transport patients needing admission, surgical and procedural services, inter-unit department transfers, or discharge from facility. Provide observation and companionship to appropriate hospitalized patient. Assist and provide basic ADLs as appropriate and directed. Provide general support for the operation of a nursing department including assuring availability of supplies and equipment as pertaining to transport.

We're determined to take care of those working in healthcare.

Presbyterian is dedicated to improving people's lives - the lives of our patients and the lives of our coworkers. We're locally owned and operated, which encourages supportive leadership that empowers employees. And we provide the opportunity to grow from entry-level to the most senior positions.

Why Join Us

  • Per Required Need - Exempt : No
  • Job is based at Presbyterian Hospital
  • Work hours : Varied Days and Hours
  • Benefits : PRN / PT (working less than a .45 FTE) employee benefits available for this position such as medical, gym memberships and an employee wellness program.

Ideal Candidate : Less than 1 year experience in hospital setting and patient transport.

Qualifications

  • Education : High School Diploma / GED
  • BLS Certification required at the time of hire.
  • Receives on-the-job training and competency verification to perform primary functions.
  • Responsibilities

  • Maintain established departmental policies, procedures and expectations.
  • Maintains established medical therapies to include, but not limited to : Oxygen, IVs, restraints, catheters, isolation precautions, etc. during transport and notifies nursing staff immediately if medical equipment alarms.
  • Responsible for effective communication between patients, families, healthcare team members and Presbyterian Care Connection (PCC).
  • Retrieve, store and transport oxygen cylinders according to hospital policy.
  • Follows assigned priority as directed for admission, discharge, surgical and procedural services and transfer activity via correct mode of transport to include but not limited to : Wheelchairs, stretchers / gurney, bed and bariatric bed.
  • Assist with patient transfers from hospital units to other units in and out of the facility.
  • Utilize automated processes within the bed tracking system to notify PCC of patient activity and work closely with PCC on patient flow and effective facility movement.
  • Gather monitors and other essential equipment pertinent to transport from within facility to ensure equipment is available when needed.
  • Deliver malfunctioning equipment to Maintenance for repair.
  • Provide safety and security monitoring for assigned patients. Alerts nursing staff of changes in patient condition as directed and respond to patient call lights as needed.
  • Assist with mobility and ambulation as needed for patient transport purposes.
  • Assist with organizational upgrades and adapt to facility changes.
  • Maintain confidentiality of all healthcare information.
  • Deliver specimens between Laboratory, Pathology and inpatient units. Transports x-rays and equipment.
  • Perform basic clerical duties such as answering phones, printing and handling all necessary paperwork for transport and taking messages.
  • Participate in educational programs, in-service meetings and departmental meetings as required.
  • Function as an effective team member in a highly physical role.
  • Other duties as assigned.
  • Benefits

    All benefits-eligible Presbyterian employees receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, short-term and long-term disability, group term life insurance and other optional voluntary benefits.

    Wellness Presbyterian's Employee Wellness rewards program is designed to provide you with engaging opportunities to enhance your health and activate your well-being. Earn gift cards and more by taking an active role in our personal well-being by participating in wellness activities like wellness challenges, webinar, preventive screening and more.

    Why work at Presbyterian? As an organization, we are committed to improving the health of our communities. From hosting growers' markets to partnering with local communities, Presbyterian is taking active steps to improve the health of New Mexicans.

    About Presbyterian Healthcare Services Presbyterian exists to ensure the patients, members and communities we serve can achieve their best health. We are a locally owned, not-for-profit healthcare system of nine hospitals, a statewide health plan and a growing multi-specialty medical group. Founded in New Mexico in 1908, we are the state's largest private employer with nearly 14,000 employees.

    Our health plan serves more than 580,000 members statewide and offers Medicare Advantage, Medicaid (Centennial Care) and Commercial health plans.

    AA / EOE / VET / DISABLED. PHS is a drug-free and tobacco-free employer with smoke free campuses.

    Maximum Offer for this position is up to USD $19.73 / Hr.

    Compensation Disclaimer The compensation range for this role takes into account a wide range of factors, including but not limited to experience and training, internal equity, and other business and organizational needs.

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