Jackson Health System Looking for Transport Aide, Patient Transport, Full Time, Days at Jackson OH United States Full Time

Department : Patient Transport

Address : NW th Ave, Miami, FL

Shift Details : Days, : AM – : PM

Why Jackson :

Holtz Children’s Hospital at the University of Miami / Jackson Memorial Medical Center is one of the largest pediatric hospitals in the southeast United States, where UHealth – University of Miami Health System physicians treat children from throughout Florida and the Caribbean

Holtz Children’s is known worldwide for its care of critically ill newborns in its neonatal intensive care unit, which is one of the largest in the United States and boasts some of the best medical outcomes

In collaboration with the Miami Transplant Institute, Holtz Children’s is one of only three centers in the country that specializes in pediatric multi-organ transplants

It is home to one of only three state-accredited comprehensive children’s kidney failure centers and one of the largest pediatric kidney transplant programs in the world

The Children’s Heart Center at Holtz Children’s is the only comprehensive children’s heart program in South Florida In partnership with the University of Miami, Holtz Children’s also trains the most pediatric physicians of any medical center in the southeastern United States

Position Summary :

• Transport Aide moves patient(s) from and within the Emergency Care Center to patient care areas, including Urgent Care Center, Radiology and inpatient units by transport vehicle in a safe and efficient manner, using proper body mechanics according to the age specific needs of the patients
• Provides other services that support the delivery of care to the patients

Duties & Responsibilities :

• Reports to area and charge nurse as assigned, picks up and delivers patients using transport vehicle, according to age specific needs of the patient
• Transports patients to and from locations within inpatient, outpatient or emergency areas or diagnostic, therapeutic or research procedures
• Observes patients on stretchers and assist with bathroom needs
• Communicates with charge nurse to receive assignment and / or patient transport information
• Cleans transport vehicles and notifies supervisor of needed repairs
• Receives and delivers charts, requisitions, various reports and medical records; obtains signatures on forms as required
• Delivers personal belongings of patients
• Receives and delivers supplies, specimens, medications and equipment when requested
• Logs in requests for patient transports and totals the number of trips at the end of each shift
• Gives on the job training to new employees as assigned
• Transport the deceased to the morgue as assigned
• Assist with stocking and distribution of supplies and equipment when required
• Maintains a professional appearance by conforming to dress code
• Prepares stretchers for use by cleaning with the appropriate solution and placing clean linen on stretcher
• Keeps work station clean and orderly
• Follows and performs all related unit specific policies and procedures, as detailed on the unit specific competency check-list
• Utilizes job and unit specific equipment as required
• Demonstrates behaviors of service excellence and CARE values (Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Expertise)
• Performs all other related job duties as assigned

Experience :

Generally requires to years of related experience

Education :

High School diploma is strongly preferred

License Certification :

American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) and any additional applicable life support certification for Healthcare Providers is required upon hire with at least months validity and maintenance at JHS for the duration of employment

Jackson Health System is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability status, age, or any other status protected by law