Transportation Assistant

BryanLGH Medical Center
  • Lincoln, NE
    3 days ago

    Job Description

    GENERAL SUMMARY:

    Assists departmental staff by greeting, escorting, ambulating or transporting inpatients and outpatients. Cleans transportation equipment. Communicates with hospital staff and patients to ensure appropriate destination and timeliness.

    PRINCIPAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

    • *Commits to the mission, vision, beliefs and consistently demonstrates our core values.

    • *Follows hospital and departmental procedures to ensure safe transportation of patients, records and equipment.

    • Assists with the general maintenance, cleanliness, and overall safety of the department and equipment.

    • *Verifies accurate patient identification; maintains patient confidentiality.

    • *Interacts properly with hospital personnel, medical staff, patients, family and others.

    • *Directs phone calls to appropriate personnel utilizing proper phone etiquette.

    • *Retrieves and restocks supplies as needed.

    • *Supports technical staff and/or students with moving and accompanying patients to ensure patient safety and educate on transporting duties.

    • *Follows procedures for patient use of oxygen and competently manages transportation of patients with various tubes, catheters and oxygen tanks which may be monitored by a licensed healthcare professional as necessary.

    • *Notifies Coordinator or Manager in a timely manner of any needed equipment repairs or problems.

    • Disposes of soiled linen and may restock clean linen in dressing/exam rooms.

    • Maintains professional growth and development through seminars, workshops, and professional affiliations to keep abreast of latest trends in field of expertise.

    • Participates in meetings, committees and department projects as assigned.

    • Performs other related projects and duties as assigned.

    (Essential Job functions are marked with an asterisk "*").

    REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

    • Knowledge of Medical Center layout and patient transport routes.

    • Knowledge of computer hardware equipment and software applications relevant to work functions.

    • Knowledge of portable oxygen systems for patient use.

    • Ability to safely transport patients, records and equipment.

    • Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.

    • Ability to perform crucial conversations with desired outcomes.

    • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all levels of personnel and medical staff.

    • Ability to problem solve and engage independent critical thinking skills.

    • Ability to maintain annual competency in transporting diverse patients throughout the age continuum.

    • Ability to exercise courtesy and professionalism in receiving office callers and visitors.

    • Ability to maintain confidentiality relevant to sensitive information.

    • Ability to practice proper body mechanics to ensure personal and patient safety.

    • Ability to prioritize work demands and work with minimal supervision.

    • Ability to maintain regular and punctual attendance.

    EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

    High school diploma or equivalency preferred. Any combination of education and experience, which provides the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities identified above will be considered.

    OTHER CREDENTIALS / CERTIFICATIONS:

    Basic Life Support (CPR) certification required. Bryan Health recognizes American Heart Association (for healthcare professionals), American Red Cross (for healthcare professionals) and the Military Training Network.

    PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

    (Physical Requirements are based on federal criteria and assigned by Human Resources upon review of the Principal Job Functions.)

    (DOT) - Characterized as medium work requiring exertion of 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or a greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationLincoln, NE

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