Transportation Tech - Per Diem

About the Organization

Ranked #1 for Safety, Quality and Patient Satisfaction, Jupiter Medical Center is the leading destination for world-class health care in Palm Beach County and the greater Treasure Coast. Outstanding physicians, state-of-the-art facilities, innovative techniques, and a commitment to serving the community enable Jupiter Medical Center to meet a broad range of patient needs. Jupiter Medical Center is the only hospital in Palm Beach, Martin, St. Lucie, and Indian River counties to receive a 4-star quality and safety rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

About the Role

The Transportation Tech assists members of the health care team in the transporting and well-being of patients by performing specific tasks as directed by patient caregivers. The Transportation Tech is a patient advocate and works with all departments to ensure timely movement of patients throughout the JMC system and services.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates high-quality competency to assist staff with transporting patients to and from various medical departments and service lines in a safe and compassionate manner.
• Assists in maintaining and adjusting schedules to meet the needs of the department.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Graduate or equivalent.
• BLS certification through the American Heart Association for Healthcare Providers.
• Ability to solve problems.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to function in a fast-paced environment.

Team Member Competencies

• Establishing Relationships: Builds effective networks, working relationships, and alliances to collaborate effectively within the department and organization. Relates to all kinds of people regardless of background.
• Peer Support: Provides guidance and feedback to help others strengthen knowledge/skills needed to accomplish tasks, solve problems, and perform effectively within the team.
• Inspiring and Motivating Others: Fosters commitment and cohesiveness by facilitating cooperation and working as a team within the organization toward goal accomplishments.
• Demonstrating Emotional Intelligence: Exercises self-leadership, self-awareness, and self-regulation; manages emotions appropriately and leads others by showcasing adaptability, empathy, and social skills.
• Acting with Integrity: Interacts with others in a direct and truthful manner; ensures confidence in individual and organizational motives. Acts consistently with personal and organizational values.
• Being a Champion for Change and Innovation: Supports people in trying new things, thinks creatively, and adapts to change.
• Communicating Effectively: Speaks and writes clearly, tailors messages to fit the audience, and listens attentively with tact and diplomacy.
• Promoting Diversity and Inclusion: Treats all people with dignity and respect, challenges bias, and encourages practices that support cultural diversity.

Physical Requirements

• Physically demanding at times, requiring stooping, sitting, standing, and walking for long periods.
• Frequently assists with lifting patients and heavy equipment.
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment, work independently, make sound decisions, and be detail-oriented, alert, and self-motivated.
• Ability to push/pull up to 40 lbs., carry and lift up to 50 lbs.

Threshold Requirements

• Annual Joint Commission mandatory education requirements, in-service, and health requirements, including attendance at new employee orientation.
• TB/PPD Surveillance Program.
• Maintenance of required professional licensing and/or certification(s).

This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Management reserves the right to revise the job or require other or different tasks when circumstances change.