Patient Transport ! Patient Transport Services | Part-Time | Phoenix Quick ! Patient

Location:

Phoenix

Shift: Mon-Fri, Sat, Sun, Days Vary, 11am-7:30pm

Category:
Lobby Services

Posting #: 993795

Employee Type:
Part-Time

This position transports patients to and from various areas of the hospital in accordance with established policies, procedures, safety practices and customer care standards.

• Greets and assists patients and their parents prepare for transport.
• Makes contact with a patient’s nurse, care area or technician before transport; ensures paperwork is complete; checks the patient’s  against the transport order verifying the medical record number and patient first and last name.
• Provides friendly, caring, and age appropriate transport of patients to and from all areas of the hospital in accordance with established policies, procedures, safety practices, and customer care standards.
• Using appropriate methods, escorts discharged patients, their parents and belongings to the discharge or circle drive. Assists the parent in moving the patient from wheelchair, wagon or stroller to the vehicle. Assists in loading luggage and opening doors.
• When transporting patients, ensures they are properly covered and not exposed by providing a blanket, sheet or towel.

• Work closely with patient care areas to coordinate efficient patient transport needs across multiple areas.
• Maintains, visually checks, cleans, and inventories transport equipment.
• Notifies supervisor of service and/or maintenance issues.
• Assists clinical personnel in the transferring of patients to and from beds, wheelchairs or stretcher as requested.

• Participates in a variety of department and hospital sponsored educational programs to maintain skills and competencies.
• Provides excellent customer service to both patients and employees. Works as a team by showing courtesy, respect, professionalism, working to cover departmental staffing needs, and meeting departmental and organizational objectives.
• Performs miscellaneous job related duties as requested.

Mission
To advance hope, healing and the best healthcare for children and their families
Vision
Phoenix Children's will be the leading pediatric health system in the Southwest, nationally recognized for exceptional care, innovative research and advanced medical education.

• Offering the most comprehensive care across ages, communities and specialties
• Investing in innovative research, including emerging treatments, tools and technologies
• Advancing education and training to shape the next generation of clinical leaders
• Advocating for the health and well-being of children and families

• We place children and families at the center of all we do
• We deliver exceptional care, every day and in every way
• We collaborate with colleagues, partners and communities to amplify our impact
• We set the standards of pediatric healthcare today, and innovate for the future
• We are accountable for making the highest quality care accessible and affordable

• HS Diploma or equivalent – required
• 1 year experience with patient care services – preferred
• BLS Certification through the American Heart Association within 30 days of hire – required

• Climbing – occasionally
• Feeling (sensing textures and temperatures) – constantly
• Fine Motor Skills (pinching, gripping, etc) – constantly
• Hearing – constantly
• Pushing/pulling – constantly
• Reaching – constantly
• Sitting – occasionally
• Standing – constantly
• Stooping/crouching/kneeling/crawling – constantly
• Talking – constantly
• Walking – constantly
• Near Vision – constantly
• Far Vision – constantly
• Color Discrimination – constantly
• Use of keyboard, mouse and/or computer equipment – occasionally
• Lift up to 35 pounds without assistance – constantly
• Lift more than 35 pounds without assistance – constantly
• Outdoor weather conditions – applicable
• Extreme temperatures – applicable
• Airborne communicable diseases – applicable
• Bloodborne pathogens or bodily fluid – applicable
• Hazardous materials exposure – applicable
• Toxic or caustic chemicals – applicable