About this role
Kaweah Health is a publicly owned, community healthcare organization that provides comprehensive health services to the greater Visalia area in central California. With more than 5,000 employees, Kaweah Health provides state-of-the-art medicine and high-quality preventive services in our acute care hospital, specialized health centers and clinics. Our eight-campus healthcare district has 613 beds and offers comprehensive health services across a broad continuum of care.
It takes a special person to work for Kaweah Health. We serve a region where the needs are great, which makes the rewards even greater. Every day, we care for people facing unique challenges and in need of healing. Throughout it all, our focus is to make a difference, and we do — in the health of our patients, our loved ones, and our community.
Benefits Eligible
Full-Time Benefit EligibleWork Shift
Variable - 12 Hour Shift (United States of America)Department
6189 Patient Transport ServicesThe mission of the Patient Transport Aide is to enhance patient care by providing courteous and timley transports and to provide assistance to nursing for safe patient handling. Patient Transports goal is to provide high quality services while optimally utilizing personnel and lift equipment.QUALIFICATIONS
License /Certification
Required: Heartsaver AED
Education
Required: High School diploma
Experience
Preferred: Patient care experience
Testing
Must pass the Physical Capacity Exam (PCE). This exam includes a 50-pound lifting requirement.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Essential
Transports patients throughout the hospital as assigned.
Delivers lab specimens, as needed, to Laboratory. Picks blood products from Laboratory and delivers to the floor.
Responds to Code Blue, Rapid Response and Code Grey.
Safely delivers medication.
Assists in turning and repositioning of patients.
Bed exchanges- transfers patients onto specialty beds. Sets up bed extenders.
Acts as a Super User for Lift Equipment. Conducts Lift Equipment training for Kaweah Health Orientation.
Acts as a Super User for Safe Patient Handling and Lift Fair.
Sets up and removes Over Head Trapeze and Traction.
Uses Tele-Tracking system.
Coordinates appropriate equipment redistribution.
Cleans equipment after use and provides general equipment cleaning.
Accompanies patients that do not require assistive device for ambulation.
Additional
Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care and services appropriate to the population served on the assigned unit or work area. Knowledgeable of growth and development for all patient/family cultural, linguistic, spiritual, gender, and age specific needs. Able to effectively communicate and care for patient and family as reflected in the Plan for Provision of Care.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Pay Range
$20.00 -$30.00If you want to use your talents alongside people who face each day with courage and purpose, in an environment that empowers you to do your absolute best, this is where you belong.
Other facts
About Kaweah Health
Kaweah Health is a publicly-owned community healthcare organization that provides comprehensive health services to the greater Visalia region and Tulare County. With more than 5,000 employees and 700 medical staff, Kaweah Health is committed to meeting the community’s health needs through state-of-the-art medicine, high-quality preventive services, and specialized health centers and clinics.
For more information, visit KaweahHealth.org or follow Kaweah Health on Facebook, Instagram, or X.
What you'll do
- The Patient Transport Aide is responsible for transporting patients throughout the hospital and assisting nursing staff with safe patient handling. They also respond to emergency codes and ensure the proper use and training of lift equipment.
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