Aide II Patient Transport - Patient Transport - SUPPLEMENTAL VARYING SHIFTS

QUALIFICATIONS

Required: Ability to work independently without constant supervision; Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, nursing and technical staff and others they may come into contact with, in a pleasant and constructive manner; Ability to prioritize workload to meet needs of in-house requesters in a timely manner; Ability to take direction from lead, manager or director regarding work activities and procedures; Ability to transport and work with all age groups; Good knowledge of body mechanics; Successful completion of on-the-job training program or applicable experience and demonstrated competence; and have reliable transportation.

TYPICAL PHYSICAL/MENTAL DEMANDS

Able to move very heavy work loads throughout the hospital (up to 300 lbs.).  Assisting with moving patients (up to 500 lbs.) from the bed to gurney or wheelchair and back.  Have a full range of body motion by being able to bend, twist, lift, push and pull.  Capable of walking or standing up to 8 hours a day. Be able to handle stressful situations and help diffuse them.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Responsible for transporting patients, according to the designated method, and adhering to the scheduled times as nearly as possible, to and from all diagnostic and treatment areas in Sky Lakes Medical Center proper.
• Nurse notified prior to transport and upon returning patient to nursing floor. Patient charts to accompany patient when required.
• Responsible for storage and maintenance of transport vehicles. Performs safety checks on transport vehicles.  Safety checks documented. Responsible for maintenance of cleanliness of portable equipment in the department and surgery.
• Cooperates in a positive and professional manner in assisting department personnel as required.
• Maintains adequate records, as directed. Handles equipment in a responsible, professional manner.
• Promotes positive work environment by taking personal responsibility for establishing good working relationships with co-workers, other hospital staff and outside contacts. Effectively communicates with all personnel.  Promotes an honest, direct approach to problem solving and communication of concerns.  Is pro-active and works well in a team environment to resolve conflicts.
• Maintains a professional appearance by adhering to Dress and Grooming Policy of the Transport department and Sky Lakes Medical Center. Maintains competency in all position responsibilities
• Sets a positive and professional atmosphere for patients. Maintains a positive and loyal attitude towards employer. Actively practices good safety habits to prevent on-the-job injury.
• Demonstrates competence in relation to the defined mission, vision, values, and strategic plan of the organization. This will be apparent by ongoing completion of any or all of the following:  proficiency testing, skill demonstration, practice of core standards for service excellence, and documentation review.
• Provide patient care and performs tasks using job skills and growth and develop knowledge specific to the patients age and/or developmental level.

MARGINAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Performs other duties as assigned.