Greensboro, North Carolina
Holyoke, Massachusetts
Posted: 27-Aug-24
Location: Palm Coast, Florida
Salary: Open
Categories:
Internal Number: 24018647
All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:
- Benefits from Day One
- Paid Days Off from Day One
- Career Development
- Whole Person Wellbeing Resources
- Mental Health Resources and Support
- Pet Insurance*
Our promise to you:
Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.
Schedule: PRN
Shift: 11:00am-11:00pm (9a-9p for training)
The community you’ll be caring for: AdventHealth Palm Coast
1 AdventHealth Way, Palm Coast, 32137
The role you’ll contribute:
The Transporter performs patient transport duties for all areas of Nursing and Radiology, transferring patient to appropriate transport vehicle and transports patient to and from patient rooms. Coordinates and schedules transport as needed between patient floors and other departments in order to facilitate patient care. Monitors and coordinates with nursing regarding status of O2, IV, suction etc. Provides for patient comfort and safety during transport. Performs basic cleaning of wheelchairs and stretchers. Monitors O2 tanks and stocks as needed to ensure adequate supply for transport. Assists in patient transfer to and from bed or chair as needed.
The value you’ll bring to the team:
- Facilitates the safe, efficient, and expedited movement of patients from area to area via stretchers, wheelchairs, beds and cribs.
- Coordinates with radiology and nursing staff regarding patient transport.
- Coordinates with CMU if patient is on telemetry.
- Ensures proper method of transport by communicating as needed with nursing staff.
- Utilizes safe lifting practices in transferring patient to appropriate transport method.
- Moves patient to and from stretchers and wheelchairs, as needed.
The expertise and experiences you’ll need to succeed:
- Minimum qualifications:
- High School diploma/GED or two years relevant work experience in lieu of diploma/GED
- Six months customer service or equivalent is required.
- Basic Life Support required
- Patient care and communications skills to work with patients from infant, childhood, adolescent, adult and geriatric age groups.
- Must be able to use computer for patient information and basic department clerical functions.
- Excellent Customer Service skills
- Preferred qualifications:
o CNA or other direct patient care experience preferred.
