Patient Transport FT Varied Shifts

Position Summary

Baptist Health Princeton Hospital

Serving our neighbors for more than a century, Baptist Health Princeton Hospital in Birmingham is a 505-bed facility dedicated to a patient-first approach.

A recognized leader in aortic valve surgery, COPD, heart attack, heart failure and stroke, we provide fast, lifesaving response times for patients with chest pain or stroke symptoms. Our full range of services includes comprehensive emergency room care; cardiovascular care, including structural heart and valve care; orthopedics, including rehabilitation; a comprehensive sleep center; a comprehensive bariatrics center, providing surgical and nonsurgical weight-loss procedures.

We have achieved Primary Stroke Center certification from The Joint Commission and accreditation from the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer and from the American College of Surgeons Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program (MBSAQIP). At Baptist Health Princeton Hospital, we are committed to contributing to the future of healthcare through our clinical research and medical residency program.

Baptist Health Princeton Hospital offers great NEW competitive pay and benefits!

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan w/matching
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Paid Time Off (up to 5 weeks to start)
• Life Insurance
• Extended Leave Plan (ELP)
• Family Care (childcare, elder care, pet care)
• Educational Benefits including tuition reimbursement & monthly payments to help pay down any graduated school debt

ALL benefits start on day one!

Patient Transport FT Varied Shifts

Position Summary

This self-motivated team member works independently as well as in a team setting to transport patients and equipment, Supplies, and lab specimens throughout the hospital facility. The transporter will help patients get on and off beds, stretchers, and wheelchairs. Team members will maintain a clean and safe environment by disinfecting equipment before and after patient use.

Responsibilities

Essential Functions • Provides safe and efficient transport of patients to all areas of the hospital. Assesses patients to determine the most effective method for transport. • Communicates vital patient information with the department manager, group leads, and other appropriate team members. • Responsible and accountable for reaching individual productivity standards established by the department. • Transports charts and specimens in an efficient and confidential manner • Maintains all transportation equipment and assure its cleanliness and sanitary condition. • Demonstrates ability to log into and manipulate Epic Transportation Dispatching system effectively and efficiently. • Understands and demonstrates outstanding customer service behavior and attitude, which will support and facilitate the mission, vision, and values of Baptist Health. • Aids in informing customers, nursing units, and diagnostic departments of delays. • Proactively seeks prevention of fire and safety hazards by storing equipment in designated areas. • Possesses the ability to adjust the liter flow and determine cylinder volume in an oxygen tank. Understands operation of the tank gauge • Has the knowledge and ability to safely remove a telemetry unit from a patient. • Understands and demonstrates Independent Double Verification using two acceptable identifiers and scans patient wristband • Follows hospital and departmental policies with special attention to safety, dress, attendance, punctuality, and display of ID badge. • Handles work related information in a confidential manner using HIPAA and handoff compliance. • Cooperates effectively and efficiently with team members to consistently meet the changing needs of the patient, department, and/or hospital. • Assists with proper disposition of all deceased persons to the morgue or body cooler as outlined at individual campuses. • Assists in the distribution and retrieval of clinical equipment throughout the facility. • Assists in cleaning equipment and restocks standby storage areas or returns it to the equipment room. • Assists in the distribution, retrieval, and maintenance of durable medical equipment outlined at individual campuses. • Transports medications (excluding controlled substances and IV Chemotherapy drugs) throughout the facility. • Additional duties or responsibilities that may not be primary to the role but may be required occasionally or as needed to support the operation of the department • Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Baptist Health policies, the ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state, and local standards. • Maintains compliance with all Baptist Health policies and procedures.

Other Related Functions • Adheres to all Standards of Precaution, MSDS, and Hand Hygiene directives. • Must complete all mandatory training as designated and required. Participates in departmental quality assurance and improvement activities as appropriate.

Qualifications

Education/Training • Ability to read and recognize similarities and differences between words and between series of numbers. • Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers. • Must be capable of accessing and using all department related computer systems such as but not limited to the Epic programs that include Bed Tracking and Service Response where applicable, and Outlook Email. • Must be able to complete required mandatory educational training.

Licensure/Certification • BLS/HealthCare Provider certification obtained within 90 days of hire. – renewed every two years.

Experience Six (6) months Customer Service experience or 6 months volunteer experience preferred