Patient Transportation Tech

Job Description

$500 Sign On Bonus

Part Time Evening

MHMH Patient Transportation

Job Overview :

This position is responsible for the transportation of patients to and from various areas, including but not limited to nursing units, procedure areas, testing areas, therapy, and laboratory areas. Also provides assistance to patients arriving and departing from the hospital, specimens, supplies, medication, and other related items to appropriate hospital and clinical locations. Frequently, they may be called upon to assist in the physical movement of patients to and from bed and / or equipment. This position is expected to know and practice all basic hospital safety policies, to carry out transport and equipment assignments under general supervision, show evidence of efficient time management and sound basic knowledge of patient needs for comfort and safety during transport. Trained in CPR, and be responsible for the handling / transporting of medication.

Job Requirements : High School Degree

Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (BLS)

Strong verbal communication & writing skills

Knowledge of computers and phones

Ability to pass a CPR course

Ability to effectively use a two way radio

Up to 1 year experience in a related field

Job Responsibilities :

After completing an assignment accepts the next assignment on floor or in a timely manner. Does not go idle wasting time in-between runs.

Is always approachable while being addressed by the dispatcher / lead with other duties as assigned and clocks in / out and breaks in a timely manner.

Facilitate patient and supply movement within the time standard set by this department.

Transport patients and supplies to and from various destinations observing department policies and procedures.

Exhibit Service Excellence set by TriHealth and laid out in the Service Standards Agreements.

Acts as a good steward in terms of care and condition of equipment and supplies. Cleans and maintains equipment per departmental policy, following infection control guidelines. Works to maintain the integrity and functioning of equipment and supplies.

Other Job-Related Information :

Working Conditions :

Climbing - Occasionally

Hearing : Conversation - Consistently

Hearing : Other Sounds - Frequently

Kneeling - Occasionally

Lifting 50+ Lbs - Frequently

Lifting 11-50 Lbs - Consistently

Pulling - Consistently

Pushing - Consistently

Reaching - Consistently

Sitting - Occasionally

Standing - Consistently

Stooping - Consistently

Talking - Consistently

Use of Hands - Frequently

Color Vision - Occasionally

Visual Acuity : Far - Frequently

Visual Acuity : Near - Consistently

Walking - Consistently

TriHealth SERVE Standards and ALWAYS Behaviors

At TriHealth, we believe there is no responsibility more important than to SERVE our patients, our communities, and our fellow team members. To achieve our vision and mission, ALL TriHealth team members are expected to demonstrate and live the following :

Serve : ALWAYS...

• Welcome everyone by making eye contact, greeting with a smile, and saying "hello"
• Acknowledge when patients / guests are lost and escort them to their destination or find someone who can assist
• Refrain from using cell phones for personal reasons in public spaces or patient care areas

Excel : ALWAYS...

Respect : ALWAYS...

Value : ALWAYS...

Engage : ALWAYS...