Transit Support Specialist

Patient Care Support

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The Transit Support Specialist safely transports patients in wheelchairs, stretchers or hospital beds in a safe and efficient manner. Working under direct supervision, this role responds to requests timely and treats patients and families with care and kindness.


Essential Job Function:

  • Transports patients from one area of the hospital to another, checking their identification information to confirm that the correct person is being transported at the correct time.
  • Complies with safety policies and guidelines to ensure that patients are transported safely and within regulation.
  • Uses the appropriate Hand-Off tool (Hall Pass, Ticket-to Ride, or other) to document accurately patient status, location and condition.
  • Maintains a professional demeanor and provides customer service to assist staff, patients and their families and help answer any pertinent questions about transport.
  • Cleans and monitors equipment to find issues that would require the equipment to be replaced or repaired.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.


Education:

  • Required: High School Diploma or equivalent.


Experience:

  • Required: 0-1 Years of experience in a hospital.


Licensure/Certification/Listing:

  • Required: BLS (CPR)-American Red Cross or AHA Healthcare Provider.

Work Shift :

Days/Weekend Rotation (United States of America)

On Call Required

No

FTE:

0.6

Job Type:

Benefit Eligible (20-39) Hours/Week