Patient Transport Associate - Per Diem Jefferson Frankford

Patient Transport Associate

The Patient Transport Associate is responsible for the transportation and transfer of all patients to and from inpatient rooms, clinical testing areas and procedural areas. The Patient Transport Associate provides the transportation of patients as assigned by means of the designated method (wheelchair or stretcher). Reports intended transport or return of patient to the nurse in charge of area. Observes patients for adverse changes in condition or appearance during transport.

Verifies transport task with person at location of assignment and reports completion of assignment as appropriate. Responsible for assuring that equipment is properly assembled, cleaned, maintained and delivered.

Interacts with co-workers, visitors, and other staff consistent with the values of Jefferson. Follows safety policies and procedures concerning lifting, moving and transporting patients. Transports or transfers non-monitored/stable patients as directed. Ensures IV drip rates and sites, oxygen volume flow or other special equipment and appliances are checked by staff RN prior to patient transport, observing equipment during transport and notifies RN of any changes.

Follows procedures for properly identifying patients prior to transport to or from a service area. Transports assigned patients by means of designated conveyance (stretcher or wheelchair) to clinical service areas for treatment or diagnostic studies, returning patient to room at the appropriate time. Observes patients for adverse changes in condition or appearance during transport, notifying Registered Nurse immediately. Reports intended transport or return of patient to nurse assigned to patient.

Ensures stretcher pads are wiped down and sanitized appropriately. Assists staff in turning, lifting and transferring patients from bed/treatment tables to stretchers and wheelchairs. Maintains cleanliness of wheelchairs, stretchers, and equipment. Notifies appropriate personnel of any damaged or unserviceable equipment, following established safety policies concerning labeling such equipment and removing them from use immediately. Assists with post-mortem transport. Maintains a clean and organized work area as directed by Director or designee of assigned unit.

Follows all isolation/contamination policies and procedures in assigned work areas. Possesses knowledge and understanding of patient transport associate role in event of a disaster (internal or external). Participates in disaster drills. Understands and demonstrates role in achieving patient satisfaction initiatives. Attends mandatory in-services annually.

Work Shift:

Workday Day (United States of America)

Worker Sub Type:
Regular

Employee Entity:
Jefferson Health Northeast

Primary Location Address: 4900 Frankford Avenue, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Jefferson is committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, handicap or disability or any other protected group or status.

Jefferson offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including medical (including prescription), supplemental insurance, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, retirement plans, tuition assistance, as well as voluntary benefits, which provide colleagues with access to group rates on insurance and discounts. Colleagues have access to tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full time service or two years of part time service.

All colleagues, including those who work less than part-time (including per diem colleagues, adjunct faculty, and Jeff Temps), have access to medical (including prescription) insurance.