Patient Transport Associate (Relief, Evenings) - Abington

Job Summary:

The Patient Transport Associate is responsible for the transportation and transfer of all patients to and from inpatient rooms, clinical testing areas and procedural areas. The Patient Transport Associate provides the transportation of patients as assigned by means of the designated method (wheelchair or stretcher). Reports intended transport or return of patient to the nurse in charge of area. Observes patients for adverse changes in condition or appearance during transport. Verifies transport task with person at location of assignment and reports completion of assignment as appropriate. Responsible for assuring that equipment is properly assembled, cleaned, maintained and delivered.

Primary Functions:

• Interacts with co-workers, visitors, and other staff consistent with the values of Jefferson.
• Follows safety policies and procedures concerning lifting, moving and transporting patients.
• Transports or transfers non-monitored/stable patients as directed.
• Ensures IV drip rates and sites, oxygen volume flow or other special equipment and appliances are checked by staff RN prior to Patient Transport, observing equipment during transport and notifies RN of any changes.
• Follows procedures for properly identifying patients prior to transport to or from a service area.
• Transports assigned patients by means of designated conveyance (stretcher or wheelchair) to clinical service areas for treatment or diagnostic studies, returning patient to room at the appropriate time.
• Observes patients for adverse changes in condition or appearance during transport, notifying Registered Nurse immediately.
• Reports intended transport or return of patient to nurse assigned to patient.
• Ensures stretcher pads are wiped down and sanitized appropriately..
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• Assists staff in turning, lifting and transferring patients from bed/treatment tables to stretchers and wheelchairs. • Maintains cleanliness of wheelchairs, stretchers, and equipment. • Notifies appropriate personnel of any damaged or unserviceable equipment, following established safety policies concerning labeling such equipment and removing them from use immediately.

• Assists with post-mortem transport
• Maintains a clean and organized work area as directed by Director or designee of assigned unit.
• Follows all isolation/contamination policies and procedures in assigned work areas.
• Possesses knowledge and understanding of Patient Transport Associate role in event of a disaster (internal or external). Participates in disaster drills.
• Understands and demonstrates role in achieving patient satisfaction initiatives.
• Attends mandatory in-services annually.
• Participates in the department's performance improvement program.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

Education:
High School Graduate or equivalent preferred. Ability to pass hospital administered Basic Skills test.

Minimum Certifications, Registration or License Requirements:

CPR Certification

Covid Vaccination is a requirement for employment at Jefferson for employees working at Jefferson’s clinical entities or at the University. If you are not currently vaccinated you will be required to receive the vaccination prior to hire date if you are offered employment, unless you request and receive an approved medical or religious exemption from Jefferson.

Jefferson includes Thomas Jefferson University and Jefferson Health, a dynamic university and health system with broad reach across the Delaware Valley. Jefferson is the second largest employer in Philadelphia and the largest health system in Philadelphia based on total licensed beds.

Through the merger of Thomas Jefferson University and Philadelphia University in 2017, our University includes ten colleges and four schools. We are an NCAA Division II university and an R2 national doctoral university offering undergraduate and graduate-level programs that provide students with a forward-thinking education in architecture, business, design, engineering, fashion and textiles, health, medicine and social science.

Jefferson Health, the clinical arm of Thomas Jefferson University, has grown from a three-hospital academic health center in 2015, to an 18-hospital health system through mergers and combinations that include hospitals at Abington Health, Aria Health, Kennedy Health, Magee Rehabilitation and Einstein Healthcare Network. We have over 50 outpatient and urgent care centers; ten Magnet®-designated hospitals (recognized by the ANCC for nursing excellence); the NCI-designated Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center (one of only 70 in the country and one of only two in the region); and one of the largest faculty-based telehealth networks in the country. In 2021, Jefferson Health became the sole owner of HealthPartners Plan, a not-for-profit health maintenance organization in Southeastern Pennsylvania. We are the first health system regionally to create an aligned payer-provider partnership.

Jefferson’s mission, vision and values create an organization that attracts the best and the brightest students, faculty, staff, and healthcare professionals, as well as the most visionary leaders to drive exceptional results.

• OUR MISSION: We improve lives.
• OUR VISION: Reimagining health, education and discovery to create unparalleled value
• OUR VALUES: Put People First, Be Bold & Think Differently and Do the Right Thing

As an employer, Jefferson maintains a commitment to provide equal access to employment. Jefferson values diversity and encourages applications from women, members of minority groups, LGBTQ individuals, disabled individuals, and veterans.