City/State: Nyack, New York Department: Patient Transportation Bargaining Unit: NH- SEIU-1199
Work Shift
Evening Work Days: ALTERNATE WEEKENDS, ROTATING SCHEDULE Scheduled Hours: 2:30 PM-11 PM Scheduled Daily Hours: 8 HOURS Hours Per Pay Period: 40 Hourly Rate/Range: $20.95 / $21.59 For positions that have only a rate listed, the displayed rate is the hiring rate but could be subject to change based on shift differential, experience, education or other relevant factors.
Job Summary
Transports patients to and from specific locations in the hospital; Also responsible for transporting laboratory specimens between patient units and the Lab that cannot be tubed. Patient Transporters are also responsible for the cleaning of all stretchers, wheelchairs, and transport equipment, as well as maintaining adequate supply of portable oxygen tank supply in all designated areas of the hospital.
Essential Functions
C. Job Specific Contacts 1. General Contacts: Patients, visitors, clinical staff, ancillary departments, non-clinical staff 2. Job Provides Direction to: Not Applicable D. Environment and Demands 1. Environmental Demands: Relate to all types of people of all ages, customer relations; Spend most of shift on feet standing or walking. 2. Essential Physical and Cognitive Demands, Manual Dexterity: Above average physical demands, pushing, pulling and some lifting required (patient lifting and transfers); Potential exposure to infection and disease. B. MISSION/STRATEGIC PLAN: Participates in activities which support the mission of the hospital C. JOB SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES: Demonstrates the required job specific technical/professional knowledge, skills and abilities. * 1. Transports and/or escorts patients to and from Patient Units and designated departments within hospital, ensuring all patients are properly identified. The patient chart will accompany the patient on all transports. Patient transporters ensure patient safety, security, and confidentiality are maintained at all times. 2. Assists in lifting and transferring patients to and from beds, stretchers, and/or wheelchairs. 3. Responsible for inputting all patient transports through the Hospital AS400 system; responsible for logging patients in and out on nursing units, securing nursing unit signatures as appropriate; responsible for competing daily transport log of all transport tasks in full. 4. Maintains all transport-related statistical performance data as appropriate and submits to Transport Coordinator/Lead at end of shift. 5. Maintains prompt and accurate communication of all patient delays with dispatch; resolves patient delays with dispatch as appropriate. 6. Picks up and transports specimens from nursing units and delivers them to the Lab, or other appropriate department. Transporter only transports specimens that cannot be tubed (as per policy). 7. Pick up old charts (that cannot be tubed) from Medical Records and delivers them to nursing units. 8. Transports discharge patients from patient units to lobby when volunteers are not available. 9. Maintains cleanliness of all stretchers in the ER, OR, Radiology, and all transport departments properly. 10. Performs all other duties as assigned. * Document on addendum age specific competency. Part II: Employee Performance Standards A. CUSTOMER SERVICE: 1. Demonstrates the ability to create a positive interaction with the customer. 2. Demonstrates positive communication with people of different cultures, values and beliefs. 3. Demonstrates the ability to acknowledge customer concerns and takes corrective action. 4. Demonstrates compliance with identified customer service behaviors. 5. Provides escort to customers when necessary. B. PERFORMANCE IMPROVEMENT: 1. Participates in Department/Hospital-wide activities which improve processes and/or outcomes. 2. Utilizes resources to maintain and improve self development and knowledge. 3. Complies with licensure and/or certification requirements. 4. Participates in annual competency assessment. C. BUDGET: 1. Demonstrates fiscally prudent use of equipment and supplies. D. PROJECTS/ASSIGNMENTS: 1. Completes projects/assignments within projected time frames and expectations.
Qualifications
High School Required or GED Required 1-2 years patient transport experience Preferred Ability to relate to all types of people. BLS - American Heart Association within 30 Days Required Montefiore Nyack Hospital is an equal employment opportunity employer. Montefiore Nyack Hospital will recruit, hire, train, transfer, promote, layoff and discharge associates in all job classifications without regard to their race, color, religion, creed, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, age, gender, actual or presumed disability, history of disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic predisposition or carrier status, pregnancy, military status, marital status, or partnership status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you’re a skilled healthcare professional who values teamwork and excellence in patient care, then Montefiore Nyack Hospital could be your perfect match. As part of the Montefiore Health System, we offer the quality of a premier academic medical center and the caring of a community hospital. We’re committed to the health and well-being of Rockland County’s residents and our team members, and offer flexible opportunities for per diem, part-time and full-time employment. Team members benefit from: Robust compensation package, including competitive pay, medical benefits, tuition reimbursement and more Outstanding professional staff The clinical excellence of the Montefiore Health System Opportunities for growth through training and continuing education Equal Opportunity Employment Zero tolerance policy for discrimination, harassment and abuse Fair employment practices, including equal treatment in hiring, promotion and compensation WE CARE code of conduct for all team members ust 35 miles from New York City, Rockland County offers friendly communities, natural beauty, outdoor pursuits, convenient shopping and easy access to New York City. While Rockland County has plenty to offer, both the mountains and the beach are within a few hours’ drive. Rockland is an area full of history and has a vibrant arts scene with museums, theaters, music venues, cultural events and festivals. Learn more about cultural events in Rockland County. With over 3,000 acres of parks, Rockland County is a Preserve America Community protecting open spaces and uncluttered skylines. The county offers trails, dog runs, historic landmarks, water activities, golf and horseback trails. Learn more about outdoor activities in Rockland County. One of the top dining areas in the Hudson Valley, Rockland County features award-winning chefs and a growing craft beverage scene. Shopping options range from independent boutiques in quaint downtowns to the Palisades Center mall, a four-level shopping experience. Learn more about dining and shopping in Rockland County. Safe, thriving communities with outstanding schools and healthcare make Rockland County ideal for both professionals and families. Whether you’re growing your family and looking for good schools and family-friendly neighborhoods or growing your career and looking for higher education opportunities close to home, Rockland County has what you need.