Department:
11598 Advocate Trinity Hospital - Patient Transport
Status:
Part time
Benefits Eligible:
Yes
Hou****rs Per Week:
24
Schedule Details/Additional Information:
Shift: (1:30p-10p and 1130a-8p) + every other weekend
Pay Range
$18.85 - $28.30
Major Responsibilities:
Identify proper patient to be transported by checking armband
Make sure mode of transport is appropriate to patient’s condition
Make sure proper precautions are taken for each patient, i.e., oxygen, I-med, foley catheter, chest tube, etc
Make sure patient is properly covered to protect their privacy
Make sure oxygen tanks are filled daily.
Instruct and help new transport staff so they are properly trained
Make sure any pertinent patient information is relayed to supervisor or proper department/technician
Make sure supervisor or departments are aware of any delays in getting patients
Demonstrate a knowledge of institutional policies regarding patient care, fire, safety, infection control, etc. Review department manuals and sign-off supplement
Make sure carts are clean and sheets are in place at all times. Report any cart or wheelchair that is not working properly and in need of repair
10)11. Be able to make film copies. 12. Look up and file patient folders; also write new folders out. 13. Should be able to deal with stressful situations in a calm and professional manner.
Education/Experience Required:
High school graduate or GED
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:
Addendum: ADDENDUM TO JOB DESCRIPTIONS RELATED TO PATIENT SAFETY Report patient safety events and near misses in timely fashion Adhere to all behavioral and procedural patient safety practices Promote culture of safety through identifying threats to patient safety and intervening to prevent patient harm Communicate openly and promote team work Report intimidating behavior and other threats to patient safety promptly
This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.
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Educational Assistance Program
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Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.