Transport Aide
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**Description**Become part of an inclusive organization with over 40,000 diverse employees, whose mission is to improve the health and well-being of the unique communities we serve.Summary:Transports patients, supplies and equipment safely and efficiently throughout the hospital. Follows allprocedures, schedules, policies and standards of performance. Performs other duties in support of hospital and department goals and objectives so as to achieve superior customer service for patients, visitors and facility teammates.Responsibilities:1. Transports patients and relays pertinent patient information to appropriate teammates.2. Follows proper identification procedures to ensure transportation of the correct patient.3. Obtains appropriate transport equipment (e.g., wheelchair, stretcher, etc.) for the task.4. Monitors patient during transport and calls appropriate teammates if patient appears to be in distress.5. Provides appropriate life support equipment for patient transport. Monitors patient and calls appropriate teammates if patient is in distress.6. Obtains appropriate documentation to accompany the patient to his/her destination.7. Operates computerized transport system.8. Instructs Radiology teammates in the operation of portable oxygen equipment.9. May assist and monitor radiology patients.10. Prepares CT does kits for outside offices and prepares inpatients for CT dosing. May file and retrieve Radiology department film files.11. Cleans/sanitizes transport equipment after use. Returns all transport equipment to the proper storage area when not in use.12. Evaluates transport equipment for inventory and equipment maintenance. Notifies the Emergency Department Supervisor if repairs are required.13. Completes additional and routine tasks as assigned, e.g., removing linen and replacing oxygen tanks.14. Demonstrates professionalism, courtesy and tact in all patient, teammate, and provider interactions.15. Participates in continuing education and in-services as required.16. Applies knowledge of principles of standard precautions. Routinely uses personal protective equipment (PPE) to avoid risk of exposure to self and others.17. Exhibits knowledge and basic understanding regarding the needs of neonatal, adolescent, pediatric, adult and geriatric patients, and the cultural needs of all patients.WAYNEOther information:EducationHigh school diploma or equivalent required.Licensure/CertificationBLS within 6 months of employment required.ExperienceOne month health care patient transport experience preferred.Knowledge, Skills and Abilities- Ability to lift and transport patients safely and efficiently.- Ability to recognize patients in distress and call for appropriate help.- Good interpersonal skills.- Demonstrates a cooperative attitude and team effort in the performance of all duties.- Ability to read, write and communicate effectively.- Basic knowledge of computers.Valid NC Driver's License: NoIf driving a Wayne UNC Vehicle, must be 21 years old and MVR must be approved by Risk Management.CT-23201.8465.CT-232.NON-CLIN**Job Details**Legal Employer: Wayne HealthEntity: Wayne UNC Health CareOrganization Unit: Central TranspWork Type: Per DiemStandard Hours Per Week: 4.00Work Assignment Type: OnsiteWork Schedule: Day JobLocation of Job: WAYNE MEDExempt From Overtime: Exempt: NoQualified applicants will be considered without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.