Patient Care Assistant - Transporter at Presbyterian Healthcare Services

Santa Fe, New Mexico, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

06 Mar, 26

Salary

19.73

Posted On

06 Dec, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Patient Transport, Basic ADLs, Communication, Safety Monitoring, Mobility Assistance, Clerical Duties, Equipment Handling, Confidentiality

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Overview Summary:Transport patients between clinical departments and nursing units. Transport patients needing admission, inter-unit department transfer, or discharge from facility. Provide observation and companionship to appropriate hospitalized patient. Assist and provide basic ADLs as appropriate and directed. Provide general support for the operation of a nursing department including assuring availability of supplies and equipment as pertaining to transport Type of Opportunity: Full Time FTE: 1.000000 Exempt: No Work Schedule: Varied Days and Hours Qualifications Other information:Less than one year experience in hospital setting and patient transportCurrent BLS requiredReceives on-the-job training and competency verification to perform primary functions Education:Essential:* High School Diploma or GED Responsibilities Responsibilities:*Maintain established departmental policies and procedures. *Maintains established medical therapies to include, but not limited to, oxygen, IVs, restraints, catheters etc. during transport and notifies nursing staff immediately if medical equipment alarms. *Responsible for effective communication between patients, families, and healthcare team members. *Retrieve, store and transport oxygen cylinders according to hospital policy. *Follows assigned priority as directed for admission, discharge and transfer activity. *Assist with patient transfers from hospital units to other units within the facility. *Utilize automated processes within the Teletracking system to notify the Presbyterian Care Connection of patient activity. *Gather equipment pertinent to transport from within facility to ensure equipment is available when needed. *Deliver malfunctioning equipment to Maintenance for repair. *Provides safety and security monitoring for assigned patients. Alerts nursing staff of changes in patient condition as directed.*Assist with mobility and ambulation as needed for patient transport purposes. *Maintains confidentiality of all healthcare information. *Delivers specimens to Laboratory, Microbiology and Pathology. Transports x-rays and equipment. *Performs basic clerical duties such as answering phones, taking messages, filing and copying. *Participates in educational programs, in-service meetings and departmental meetings as required. Benefits We offer more than the standard benefits! Presbyterian employees gain access to a robust wellness program, including free access to our on-site and community-based gyms, nutrition coaching and classes, wellness challenges and more! Learn more about our employee benefits: https://www.phs.org/careers/why-work-with-us/benefits Why work at Presbyterian? As an organization, we are committed to improving the health of our communities. From hosting growers' markets to partnering with local communities, Presbyterian is taking active steps to improve the health of New Mexicans. For our employees, we offer a robust wellness program, including free access to our on-site and community-based gyms, nutrition coaching and classes, wellness challenges and more. Presbyterian's story is really the story of the remarkable people who choose to work here. The hard work of our physicians, nurses, employees, board members and volunteers grew Presbyterian from a tiny tuberculosis sanatorium to a statewide healthcare system that serves more than 875,000 New Mexicans. About Presbyterian Healthcare Services Presbyterian Healthcare Services exists to improve the health of patients, members and the communities we serve. We are a locally owned, not-for-profit healthcare system of nine hospitals, a statewide health plan and a growing multi-specialty medical group. Founded in New Mexico in 1908, we are the state's largest private employer with nearly 14,000 employees - including more than 1,600 providers and nearly 4,700 nurses. Our health plan serves more than 580,000 members statewide and offers Medicare Advantage, Medicaid (Centennial Care) and Commercial health plans. About Our Regional Delivery System Presbyterian's Regional Delivery System is a network of six hospitals and medical centers throughout rural New Mexico including locations in Clovis, Espanola, Ruidoso, Santa Fe, Socorro and Tucumcari. Our regional facilities are home to more than 1,600 clinical and non-clinical employees who help make Presbyterian the state's largest private employer with nearly 14,000 statewide employees. With a variety of services ranging from general surgery to pediatrics to heart and cancer care, our regional employees are proud to provide close-to-home care for their communities. We are part of New Mexico's history - and committed to its future. That is why we will continue to work just as hard and care just as deeply to serve New Mexico for years to come. About New Mexico New Mexico continues to grow steadily in population and features a low cost-of living. Varied landscapes bring filmmakers here from around the world to capture a slice of the natural beauty New Mexicans enjoy every day. Our landscapes are as diverse as our culture - from mountains, forests, canyons, and lakes, to caverns, hot springs and sand dunes. New Mexico offers endless recreational opportunities to explore and enjoy an active lifestyle. Venture off the beaten path, challenge your body in the elements, or open yourself up to the expansive sky. From hiking, golfing and biking to skiing, snowboarding and boating, it's all available among our beautiful wonders of the west. AA/EOE/VET/DISABLED. PHS is a drug-free and tobacco-free employer with smoke free campuses. Maximum Offer for this position is up to USD $19.73 Compensation Disclaimer The compensation range for this role takes into account a wide range of factors, including but not limited to experience and training, internal equity, and other business and organizational needs.

Responsibilities

The Patient Care Assistant is responsible for transporting patients between clinical departments and providing observation and companionship. They assist with basic activities of daily living and ensure the availability of supplies and equipment for transport.