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Form of workTypical pay range: $19. 42 - $23. 06
ST. CHARLES HEALTH SYSTEM
JOB DESCRIPTION
TITLE: Transport Aide
REPORTS TO POSITION: Supervisor/Manager
DEPARTMENT: Variable
DATE LAST REVIEWED: January 26, 2018
OUR VISION: Creating America's healthiest community, together
OUR MISSION: In the spirit of love and compassion, better health, better care, better value
OUR VALUES: Accountability, Caring and Teamwork
DEPARTMENT SUMMARY: The Operating Room and Peri-Anesthesia departments provide specialized care to patients during the entire peri-anesthesia and peri-operative experience.
POSITION OVERVIEW: The Transportation Aide provides safe transportation of surgical patients to and from the Operating Room, Pre-op, and PACU. Maintains the physical environment of the Post Anesthesia Care Unit. This position does not directly manage any other caregivers.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND DUTIES:
Transport and/or accompany patients between the Operating Room, PACU, Pre Surgery, and discharge.
Maintain a clean environment in the PACU including but not limited to the cleaning of gurneys and beds, bays between patients/emptying trash and linen bins.
Stock supplies within unit at the beginning/end/throughout the day; including linen cart, blanket warmer, isolation cart, ice machines, and other supplies as indicated by supervisor.
Be available to assist other peri operative areas in like duties, as assigned by the charge nurse.
Provides a theraputic presence in the service of peri anesthesia patients.
Communicates effectively (both written and oral) and maintains professional relationships with other caregivers, medical staff, patients, and guests.
Supports the vision, mission and values of the organization in all respects.
Supports Value Improvement Practice (VIP- Lean) principles of continuous improvement with energy and enthusiasm, functioning as a champion of change.
Provides and maintains a safe environment for caregivers, patients and guests.
Conducts all activities with the highest standards of professionalism and confidentiality. Complies with all applicable laws, regulations, policies and procedures, supporting the organization's corporate integrity efforts by acting in an ethical and appropriate manner, reporting known or suspected violation of applicable rules, and cooperating fully with all organizational investigations and proceedings.
Delivers customer service and/or patient care in a manner that promotes goodwill, is timely, efficient and accurate.
May perform additional duties of similar complexity within the organization, as required or assigned.
EDUCATION
Required: High school diploma or GED
Preferred: N/A
LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION/REGISTRATION
Required: AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider certification
Preferred: N/A
EXPERIENCE
Required: N/A
Preferred: Prior experience in medically related field
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
Must be able to wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) required to perform the job safely.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Continually (75% or more): Standing and walking, keyboard operation, use of clear and audible speaking voice and the ability to hear normal speech level.
Frequently (50%): Sitting, lifting/carrying/pushing or pulling 1-25 pounds. The use
and operation of a motor vehicle for Home Health and Wound Caregivers.
Occasionally (25%): Bending, stooping/kneeling/crouching, climbing ladder/step-stool
(varies by area), reaching overhead, lifting/carrying/pushing
or pulling 25-50 pounds, grasping/squeezing, ability to hear whispered speech
level.
Rarely (10%): Climbing stairs.
Never (0%): Climbing ladder/step-stool
(varies by area), operation of a motor vehicle.
Exposure to Elemental Factors
Rarely (10%): Wet/slippery area, chemical
solution.
Never (0%): Heat, cold, noise, dust,
vibration, uneven surface.
Blood-Borne Pathogen (BBP) Exposure Category
Risk for Exposure to BBP
.Schedule Weekly Hours:
40Caregiver Type:
RegularShift:
Second Shift (United States of America)Is Exempt Position?
NoJob Family:
AIDEScheduled Days of the Week:
Shift Start & End Time:
1430-2300
