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SalaryUSW Bid Period - 02/09 - 02/16 Join Cleveland Clinic Akron General where research and surgery are advanced, technology is leading-edge, patient care is world-class, and caregivers are family. Through providing the communities in and around Summit County with top-quality patient care, Akron General has been recognized as one of the top hospitals in Ohio. Here, you will work with and learn from some of our best caregivers, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world. As a Patient Transportation Aide, you will be responsible for delivering exceptional service to our patients as you will be playing an essential role in helping them receive the care they need. Patient Transporters quickly become familiar with all areas of the hospital while leaving lasting impressions on our patients and visitors. Your primary duties will include, but are not limited to: • Transporting patients through the hospital. • Helping patients stay safe and calm during transport. • Lifting and transferring patients. • Using devices such as wheelchairs and stretchers. The ideal future caregiver is someone who: • Thrives in a team environment. • Demonstrates a strong work ethic. • Is compassionate, professional, and reliable. • Manages their time efficiently. • Has excellent interpersonal, communication and customer service skills. At Cleveland Clinic, we know what matters most. That's why we treat our caregivers as if they are our own family, and we are always creating ways to be there for you. Here, you'll find that we offer: resources to learn and grow, a fulfilling career for everyone, and comprehensive benefits that invest in your health, your physical and mental well-being and your future. When you join Cleveland Clinic, you'll be part of a supportive caregiver family that will be united in shared values and purpose to fulfill our promise of being the best place to receive care and the best place to work in healthcare.
Schedule: FT, 2:30pm-11pm
Responsibilities:
- Transports patients and their personal property using wheelchairs, carts, and beds through the admission, discharge, and transfer procedures.
- Transports patients with or without IV's and with or without oxygen to and from physical therapy, occupational therapy, radiology, radiation oncology, physiology and other departments, including the morgue as necessary.
- Cleans, sanitizes and accounts for transportation equipment, wheelchairs, patient carts, etc. Stores equipment in designated areas. Provides wheelchairs for ACC and other areas as needed. Provides wheelchairs for visitors.
- Is responsible for restocking of portable oxygen tanks i to ensure adequate supply of oxygen for patient use during transport.
- Responds to all transport requests with a sense of urgency. Activates and completes tasks at the start or end location via phone system.
- Notifies nursing personnel, clinician, technician or reception upon arrival for patient. Completes required logs and forms including the Critical Information form. Verifies correct patient identification through appropriate means (i.e. armband, chart, pager, DOB, etc.), verifies proper mode of transportation and confirms standard precautions.
- Assists nursing (or directly) in bedding patient or moving patient from bed into wheelchair or onto stretcher, etc. Consults with nursing personnel before lifting and transferring patient and obtains assistance when necessary.
- Completes transport quickly and efficiently and immediately notifies dispatcher when assignments are initiated, completed, or when delays/cancellations are encountered. Proactively notifies Dispatch of patient delays or extensive wait times in patient holding areas.
- Understands and applies knowledge of basic patient transport concepts, infection control practices, and proper body mechanics for lifting and moving patients. Utilizes proper body mechanics when lifting and transferring patients to and from wheelchairs, stretchers or beds, etc.
- Performs similar or less skilled work as assigned by the department's management. Adherence to work rules is required.
- Other duties as assigned
Education:
- High school graduate or equivalent.
Certifications:
- None required
Complexity of Work:
- Maintains competencies specific to patient population served.
- Ability to work safely near but not with radioactive substances.
- Able to follow instructions and at times requiring minimal supervision.
Work Experience:
- Demonstrated interest aptitude and ability to work involving patient care genuine concern for an individual's welfare.
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to lift and transfer patients requiring much assistance with minimal help.
Personal Protective Equipment:
- Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required
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