Patient Transport/Lift Team Specialist

Overview

The Patient Transport & Lift Team Specialist performs patient transports, transfers, lifts and repositions using the appropriate patient lifting equipment and safe patient handling policies and procedures. They also pick up and deliver inpatients and patient care items between patient care units and other ancillary departments. This role requires the knowledge and skills necessary to provide patient care appropriate to the ages of the patients served. Additionally, they are responsible for the maintenance and inventory of patient lifting equipment, maintaining proper hygiene of the slings and lifting/transportation equipment on each unit, and assisting with employee education and training of patient lifting equipment and transfer techniques when needed.

Qualifications

• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Must be 18 years old to be considered for the position.
• Basic understanding of communication equipment such as pagers, phones and computers.
• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• American Heart Association Healthcare Provider BLS certification preferred.

Pay

Actual pay for this position will be determined by experience, skills, and internal equity. The expected pay range is $17.00 - $18.89 per hour.

Schedule

This is an Hourly position.

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