• Transport Aide - Emergency Department

    UNC Health Care (Goldsboro, NC)


    Description

    Summary:

    Provides safe and efficient patient transportation for the Emergency Department to and from Radiology. Performs other duties in support of Emergency Department goals and objectives so as to achieve “superior customer service” for patient, visitor 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. Evaluates transport equipment for inventory and equipment maintenance. Notifies the Emergency Department Supervisor if repairs are required.

    6. Cleans/sanitizes transport equipment after use. Returns all transport equipment to the proper storage area when not in use.

    7. Completes additional and routine tasks as assigned, e.g., removing linen and replacing oxygen tanks.

    8. Demonstrates professionalism, courtesy and tact in all patient, teammate, and provider interactions.

    9. Participates in continuing education and in-services as required.

    10. Applies knowledge of principles of standard precautions. Routinely uses personal protective equipment (PPE) to avoid risk of exposure to self and others.

    11. Exhibits knowledge and basic understanding regarding the needs of neonatal, adolescent, pediatric, adult and geriatric patients, and the cultural needs of all patients.

    WAYNE

    Other information:

    Education

    High School Diploma or equivalent required, any higher education from an accredited college will supersede this requirement.

     

    Licensure/Certification

     

    BLS within 6 months of employment required.

    Experience

    One month health care patient transport experience preferred.

    Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

    • Ability to lift and transport patients safely and efficiently.

    • Good interpersonal skills.

    • Demonstrates a cooperative attitude and team effort in the performance of all duties.

    • Ability to read, write and communicate effectively.

     

    Valid NC Driver’s License: No

     

    If driving a Wayne UNC Vehicle, must be 21 years old and MVR must be approved by Risk Management.

    NUR-792

    01.6711.NUR-792.NON-CLIN

    Job Details

    Legal Employer: Wayne Health

     

    Entity: Wayne UNC Health Care

     

    Organization Unit: Emergency Dept

     

    Work Type: Full Time

     

    Standard Hours Per Week: 36.00

     

    Work Assignment Type: Onsite

     

    Work Schedule: Variable

     

    Location of Job: WAYNE MED

     

    Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No

     

    Qualified 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.