Transport Aide

Department

Transport GGH

Job Summary

The Patient Service Technician provides support to patient service departments. He/She safely transports patients to and from service areas, and utilizes established communication tools such as the Ticket to Ride during patient transports. Performs EKG tracings, retrieves and delivers documents, supplies, equipment, specimens, and assist nursing personnel with other direct and indirect patient care activities. Actively participates as team member in unit, departmental, and organizational activities as assigned. Cleans and redistributes transport equipment such as wheelchairs and stretchers to the appropriate units.

Qualifications

• EDUCATION:
  Minimum:
  
• High school education or equivalent.
  
  
  LICENSE:
  
  PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS:
  Minimum:
  
• Current BLS certification required through the RQI system during clinical orientation.
  
• CPI within 6 months of hire
  
  
  WORK EXPERIENCE:
  Preferred:
  
• Customer service experience, preferably in a health care setting.
  
  
  SKILLS:
  Minimum:
  
• Successful completion of EKG tracing, medical record retrieval process and patient one-to-one trainingwithin the first month.
  
• Demonstrated ability to handle confidential information with discretion and ability to deal with the public in a professional and courteous manner.
  
• Ability to meet deadlines, manage multiple priorities and enhance the spirit of teamwork through effective role modeling.
  
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and organization skills.

Location

Geneva General Hospital

Salary Range

$17.24 - $18.58

Employee Classification

Per Diem

Shift

Varies

Weekend Requirement

Occasional

Holiday Requirement

Occasional

On Call Requirement

None