Covenant HealthCare
US:MI:SAGINAW
VARIABLE SHIFT
OCCASIONAL

Covenant has multiple Occasional, Variable Shift, Transport Assistant positions open.

Summary:

The role of the Transport Assistant includes transporting patients and medications to and from multiple hospital departments. The Transport Assistant demonstrates excellent customer service performance in that his/her attitude and actions are at all times consistent with the standards contained in the Vision, Mission and Values of Covenant and the commitment to providing Extraordinary Care for Every Generation.

Responsibilities:

• Has clinical and social contact with patients, including all age groups, and is able to appropriately assess and care for patients according to the guidelines as defined by Covenant HealthCare.
• Transports patient equipment, specimens and the delivery of pharmacy medications to the various departments and Nursing Units in a safe and timely manner.
• Uses proper body mechanics in transport of all patients and equipment.
• Uses proper technique in handling and transporting IV poles, oxygen, catheters, medications, and other patient equipment.
• Assists in transferring patients on and off stretchers, wheelchairs, and exam table.
• Answers phones, transfers messages, and performs filing and other clerical duties.
• Fills oxygen tanks as needed.
• Routinely cleans equipment such as stretchers and wheelchairs.
• Initiates repair orders for any broken or malfunctioning equipment.
• Assists with answering call lights, passing waters, and linens in designated work area.
• Returns equipment to designated areas.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Previous experience in a health care environment preferred.
• BLS Heartsaver required within 90 days of hire.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office and Outlook.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Sound judgment in handling confidential or sensitive issues and material.

Working Conditions and Physical Demands:

• Ability to maintain punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state, and local standards.
• Constant standing and walking
• Frequent lifting, pushing, pulling, twisting, reaching, handling, feeling, talking, hearing, near vision, midrange vision, far vision, depth perception, visual accommodation, color vision and field of vision
• Occasional lifting up to 25 lbs.
• Occasional sitting, carrying, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching and squatting.