Patient Transport - Lead

Job Description

Peace Health is seeking a Transfer Center - Lead for a Part Time, 0.60 FTE, Evening position. The salary range is $23.47 – $34.82. The hiring rate is dependent upon several factors, including but not limited to education, training, work experience, terms of any applicable collective bargaining agreement, seniority, etc.

• Assign work; plan and manage priorities, provide technical assistance, oversee staff schedules, monitor quality of work, monitor team projects, mentor staff, provide constructive feedback, oversee staff training, ensure quality improvement, provide leadership feedback on staff performance, and assist with goal setting for the team.
• May be responsible for conference room set‑up including equipment and patient care equipment transfers.
• May clean wheeled transport equipment as needed.
• Transports patients by schedule and on request utilizing escort or wheeled transport equipment.
• Transport materials such as supplies, specimens, records, linen, trash, confidential documents and equipment.
• Assists professional nursing personnel in providing quality, compassionate patient care by performing tasks involving direct and indirect patient care, using skills and knowledge in basic nursing assistant procedures and techniques under direction and supervision of a registered nurse and within the scope of the CNA licensure.
• Performs basic technical skills which may include, CPR; taking and recording vital signs; measuring and recording fluid intake/output; applying dressings; recognizing and reporting signs and symptoms of common diseases or conditions; administering treatments as directed by a physician or nurse.
• Assists patient with personal care which may include bathing; mouth and skin care; grooming and dressing; toileting assistance; eating and hydration.
• Provides patients with help walking, exercising, and moving in and out of bed.
• Maintains unit supplies by stocking patient rooms and supply areas to meet patient care needs.
• Documents relevant patient care data.
• May provide clerical support to the unit, including order entry, chart processing, answering telephones, etc.
• Provides non‑clinical support to other CNAs in managing priorities and technical assistance; oversees special ordering, stocking and equipment placement on Unit; oversees staff schedules; orients new staff; provides feedback to the Charge Nurses and/or Nurse Manager regarding new hires.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Education: High school diploma preferred or equivalent;
  Graduate of an approved Certified Nursing Assistant program (Required)
• Experience: Minimum of 1 year relevant experience (Required);
  Preferred 1 year experience in an acute care facility;
  Preferred prior patient care experience.
• Experience (continued): Required:
  Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to apply age‑specific principles of growth and development and life stages to meet each patient’s needs.
• Credentials: Upon hire Basic Life Support (Required);
  Certified Nurse Assistant – Oregon (Required)
• Skills: Demonstrates a courteous, caring, and understanding attitude towards patients, families, co‑workers, visitors, volunteers, peers, and physicians. Must be well organized, flexible and able to function effectively and independently as assigned. Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment. Demonstrates creative problem‑solving skills. Excellent communication skills. Basic clerical and phone etiquette. Good customer service skills. Good interpersonal skills. Basic computer skills.

• Patient handling no greater than 35 lbs. without the use of assistive equipment and/or devices (NIOSH).
• Ability to move around area with occasional sitting.
• Fine motor skills to be able to grasp and control medical equipment (i.e. stretchers, wheelchairs, etc.).
• Frequent reaching/grasping.
• Occasional bending/stooping.
• Push/Pull:
  Frequently up to 25 lbs. force. Occasional up to 50 lbs. force.

• Exposure to biohazard, body fluids and airborne particles.
• Exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals.
• Time spent on site in medical/hospital setting.

• Vision and hearing required within normal limits (glasses,…