Transportation Aide PreOp PT
Bergan Mercy Medical Center
Bergan Mercy Medical Center
Pre-Op Bergan Mercy Medical Center
Work in Omaha, Nebraska
20.0 hours per week
Equal Opportunity Employer
Notice: Please reference code 31803 when desiring to apply for this position on Alegent.com.
Transportation Aide PreOp PT
Position Description
World Class. It is easy to distinguish. World Class employees are responsive, compassionate, and innovative. They prioritize dignity and respect, never settling for average care, insisting on excellence both of themselves and team members. At Alegent Health, this is our promise to our employees and our community.
Alegent Health values individual contributions, creative ideas, and innovation our employees are why we have the highest quality scores in the Nation. We are committed to serving our community by providing faith-based health services with five hospitals and several clinics across the Region.
Our commitment to our patients and their families is high, but the return on that commitment is even higher. We are committed to our employees by ensuring we hire only World Class talent who also believe in enriching the lives of those we serve. If this sounds like you - apply today and join the Alegent team!
Transportation Aide
Hours: 9:30am-1:30pm Monday-Friday
Performs duties of patient admission, or transfer and/or discharge that do not require the skill, knowledge or judgement of a licensed professional.
Transports patients choosing a mode of transportation appropriate for patients needs, size, age and risk factors.
Identifies each patient following unit procedure.
Determines completeness of the chart prior to transportation and reports any omissions/problems to the Manager or technologist designee.
Promotes safety and prevents injury during patient transfer/transport. (i.e., safety strap, side rails etc.)
Transports patients with known infectious diseases according to established protocol.
Cleans and remakes transport vehicles after each patient use.
Assists with patient lifting as requested.
Seeks assistance when transporting critical, high risk patients.
Respects the patients right to privacy and confidentiality.
Establishes and maintains interpersonal relationships with alert, sedated and anxious patients, with their families and with other hospital personnel.
Experience
No previous experience required.
Previous experience transporting patients preferred.
Education
Preferred:
High school diploma or its equivalent.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
Knowledge of medical and surgical asepsis and infection control principles.
Knowledge of proper body mechanics necessary for safe lifting.
Verbal and non-verbal communication skills.
Manual dexterity skills.
Good interpersonal relationship skills.
Ability to work under stressful and changing conditions in a calm, productive and flexible manner.
Ability to organize and prioritize work.
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Transportation Aide PreOp PT
This position has been listed under the following classifications:
Health Care - NOS
Health Care Service Support
Radiology
Transportation - NOS
Posted 2008/10/01