Transport Aide - Emergency Department

Description

Summary:

Provides safe and efficient patient transportation for the Emergency Department to and from Radiology. Performs other duties in support of Emergency Department goals and objectives so as to achieve "superior customer service" for patient, visitor and facility teammates.

Responsibilities:
1.Transports patients and relays pertinent patient information to appropriate teammates.
2.Follows proper identification procedures to ensure transportation of the correct patient.
3.Obtains appropriate transport equipment (e.g., wheelchair, stretcher, etc.) for the task.
4.Monitors patient during transport and calls appropriate teammates if patient appears to be in distress.
5.Evaluates transport equipment for inventory and equipment maintenance. Notifies the Emergency Department Supervisor if repairs are required.
6.Cleans/sanitizes transport equipment after use. Returns all transport equipment to the proper storage area when not in use.
7.Completes additional and routine tasks as assigned, e.g., removing linen and replacing oxygen tanks.
8.Demonstrates professionalism, courtesy and tact in all patient, teammate, and provider interactions.
9.Participates in continuing education and in-services as required.
10.Applies knowledge of principles of standard precautions. Routinely uses personal protective equipment (PPE) to avoid risk of exposure to self and others.
11.Exhibits knowledge and basic understanding regarding the needs of neonatal, adolescent, pediatric, adult and geriatric patients, and the cultural needs of all patients.
WAYNE

Other information:
Education
High school diploma or equivalent required.

Licensure/Certification
BLS within 6 months of employment required.

Experience
One month health care patient transport experience preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
*Ability to lift and transport patients safely and efficiently.
*Good interpersonal skills.
*Demonstrates a cooperative attitude and team effort in the performance of all duties.
*Ability to read, write and communicate effectively.

Valid NC Driver's License: No
If driving a Wayne UNC Vehicle, must be 21 years old and MVR must be approved by Risk Management.

NUR-792
01.6711.NUR-792.NON-CLIN

Legal Employer: Wayne Health

Entity: Wayne UNC Health Care

Organization Unit: Emergency Dept

Work Type: Full Time

Standard Hours Per Week: 36.00

Work Assignment Type: Onsite

Work Schedule: Night Job

Location of Job: WAYNE MED

Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No