Description

Jackson South Medical Center
9333 SW 152nd St., Miami FL, 33157

Position Summary:
Transport Aide moves patient(s) from and within the Emergency Care Center to patient care areas, including Urgent Care Center, Radiology and inpatient units by transport vehicle in a safe and efficient manner, using proper body mechanics according to the age specific needs of the patients. Provides other services that support the delivery of care to the patients.

Duties & Responsibilities:
Reports to area and charge nurse as assigned, picks up and delivers patients using transport vehicle, according to age specific needs of the patient. Transports patients to and from locations within inpatient, outpatient or emergency areas or diagnostic, therapeutic or research procedures. Observes patients on stretchers and assist with bathroom needs. Communicates with charge nurse to receive assignment and/or patient transport information. Cleans transport vehicles and notifies supervisor of needed repairs. Receives and delivers charts, requisitions, various reports and medical records; obtains signatures on forms as required. Delivers personal belongings of patients. Receives and delivers supplies, specimens, medications and equipment when requested. Logs in requests for patient transports and totals the number of trips at the end of each shift. Gives on the job training to new employees as assigned. Transport the deceased to the morgue as assigned. Assist with stocking and distribution of supplies and equipment when required. Maintains a professional appearance by conforming to dress code. Prepares stretchers for use by cleaning with the appropriate solution and placing clean linen on stretcher. Keeps work station clean and orderly. Follows and performs all related unit specific policies and procedures, as detailed on the unit specific competency check-list. Utilizes job and unit specific equipment as required. Demonstrates behaviors of service excellence and CARE values (Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Expertise). Performs all other related job duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Experience:
Generally requires 0 to 3 years of related experience.

Education:
High School diploma is strongly preferred.

License Certification:
American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification with at least 6 months validity required.

Knowledge Skill Abilities:
Ability to analyze, organize and prioritize work accurately while meeting multiple deadlines. Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form. Ability to handle difficult and stressful situations with critical thinking and professional composure. Ability to understand and follow instructions. Ability to exercise sound and independent judgment. Knowledge and skill in use of job appropriate technology and software applications.

Physical Demands:
Job function requires extended standing or walking. Must be able to carry objects weighing 21 to 50 pounds. Able to lift or move objects weighing 51 to 100 pounds with the use of appropriate devices. Jobs in this group require frequent visual acuity to perform activities related to extended use of computers. Additional information and provision requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by the home unit/department in collaboration with the Reasonable Accommodations Committee (RAC).

Work Environment:
Jobs in this group are required to function in a fast paced environment with occasional high pressure or emergent and stressful situations. Frequent interaction with a diverse population including team members, providers, patients, insurance companies and other members of the public. Function is subject to inside environmental conditions, with occasional outdoor exposures. Exposure to various environments such as: communicable diseases, toxic substances, medicinal preparations and other conditions common to a hospital and medical office environment. May also be exposed to needle sticks, airborne infections, medical gases, X-Ray, chemical exposures and other potential hazards. Must wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when exposed to infectious/clinical hospital environment. Reasonable accommodations can be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the described essential functions. Additional information and provision requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by the home unit/department in collaboration with the Reasonable Accommodations Committee (RAC).