PATIENT TRANSPORT (FULL-TIME/EVENING)- EINSTEIN MONTGOMERY MEDICAL CENTER
Company: Jefferson Health
Location: Montgomery
Posted on: October 15, 2024
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Job Description:
The Patient Transport Associate is responsible for the
transportation and transfer of all patients to and from inpatient
rooms, clinical testing areas and procedural areas. The Patient
Transport Associate provides the transportation of patients as
assigned by means of the designated method (wheelchair or
stretcher). Reports intended transport or return of patient to the
nurse in charge of area. Observes patients for adverse changes in
condition or appearance during transport. Verifies transport task
with person at location of assignment and reports completion of
assignment as appropriate. Responsible for assuring that equipment
is properly assembled, cleaned, maintained and delivered.
Follows safety policies and procedures concerning lifting, moving
and transporting patients.
--- Transports or transfers non-monitored/stable patients as
directed.
--- Ensures IV drip rates and sites, oxygen volume flow or other
special equipment and appliances are checked by staff RN prior to
patient transport, observing equipment during transport and
notifies RN of any changes.
--- Follows procedures for properly identifying patients prior to
transport to or from a service area.
--- Transports assigned patients by means of designated conveyance
(stretcher or wheelchair) to clinical service areas for treatment
or diagnostic studies, returning patient to room at the appropriate
time.
--- Observes patients for adverse changes in condition or
appearance during transport, notifying Registered Nurse
immediately.
--- Reports intended transport or return of patient to nurse
assigned to patient.
--- Ensures stretcher pads are wiped down and sanitized
appropriately..
--- This is a job junction for NJ.
--- Assists staff in turning, lifting and transferring patients
from bed/treatment tables to stretchers and wheelchairs. ---
Maintains cleanliness of wheelchairs, stretchers, and equipment.
--- Notifies appropriate personnel of any damaged or unserviceable
equipment, following established safety policies concerning
labeling such equipment and removing them from use immediately.
--- Assists with post-mortem transport
--- Maintains a clean and organized work area as directed by
Director or designee of assigned unit.
--- Follows all isolation/contamination policies and procedures in
assigned work areas.
--- Possesses knowledge and understanding of patient transport
associate role in event of a disaster (internal or external).
Participates in disaster drills.
--- Understands and demonstrates role in achieving patient
satisfaction initiatives.
--- Attends mandatory in-services annually.
--- Participates in the department's performance improvement
program.
Qualifications
Education:
High School Graduate or equivalent preferred. Ability to pass
hospital administered Basic Skills test.
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Experience:
Conditions of Employment
Covid Vaccination is a requirement for employment at Jefferson for
employees working at Jefferson's clinical entities or at the
University. If you are not currently vaccinated you will be
required to receive the vaccination prior to hire date if you are
offered employment, unless you request and receive an approved
medical or religious exemption from Jefferson.
Closing Statement
About Jefferson
Nationally ranked, Jefferson, which is principally located in the
greater Philadelphia region, Lehigh Valley and Northeastern
Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey, is reimagining health care
and higher education to create unparalleled value. Jefferson is
more than 65,000 people strong, dedicated to providing the
highest-quality, compassionate clinical care for patients; making
our communities healthier and stronger; preparing tomorrow's
professional leaders for 21st-century careers; and creating new
knowledge through basic/programmatic, clinical and applied
research. Thomas Jefferson University , home of Sidney Kimmel
Medical College, Jefferson College of Nursing, and the Kanbar
College of Design, Engineering and Commerce, dates back to 1824 and
today comprises 10 colleges and three schools offering 200+
undergraduate and graduate programs to more than 8,300 students.
Jefferson Health , nationally ranked as one of the top 15
not-for-profit health care systems in the country and the largest
provider in the Philadelphia and Lehigh Valley areas, serves
patients through millions of encounters each year at 32 hospitals
campuses and more than 700 outpatient and urgent care locations
throughout the region. Jefferson Health Plans is a not-for-profit
managed health care organization providing a broad range of health
coverage options in Pennsylvania and New Jersey for more than 35
years.
Jefferson is committed to providing equal educational and
employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age,
race, color, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender, gender
identity, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry,
citizenship, military status, veteran status, handicap or
disability or any other protected group or status.
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