EVS Transport Attendant Full Time 37.5 Rotating Schedule, EOW

Description

• Empties full linen bags, replaces with clean bags, and prepares full bag for pick up or throws down linen chute.
• Makes unoccupied beds and assists with the making of occupied beds.
• Stocks supplies and clean patient linen as needed in patient rooms.
• Stock floor with bathroom supplies and cups to established par levels.
• Ensures that cleaning chemicals and equipment are appropriately stocked for assigned work areas.

• Cleans and disinfects hospital equipment as assigned, according to established procedures.
• Assists with the discharge process of patient rooms in assigned areas according to the hospitals discharge procedure. The employee also completes emergency discharge cleaning and bed making as required.

• Collects trash, replaces liner and disinfects waste receptacles in assigned areas according to established procedures.

• Detects and reports defective materials, equipment and items which could present an unsafe condition, to the appropriate supervision.
• Follows all rules and regulations related to the proper techniques transporting patients to and from locations and including the wearing of proper PPE.
• Mixes chemicals properly and uses them in a manner consistent with manufacturers instructions.
• Follows all rules and regulations related to Universal Precautions and other rules of safety.

• Transports patients throughout the hospital including those transports related to patient admission, discharge, testing and transfer.
• Lifts and transports equipment and furniture to various areas of the hospital. Transports medical and other records to permanent storage or other areas as instructed.
• Employee assists in the lifting, moving and positioning of patients. Employee also assists with ambulation of patients as required.
• Sets up and breaks down furniture from various meetings and delivers and removes various items needed for the meeting such as televisions, VCRs, projectors, easels and flip charts as needed.
• Completes prepared forms to report specific tasks accomplished, such as moving equipment.

• Employee maintains proper levels of attendance and punctuality.
• Employee follows verbal and written directions.

• Attends mandatory in-service education and maintains standards for competencies annually.
• Attends all GSA update training and department meetings.

Qualifications

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is desired but not necessary. 
• Prior experience preferred. 

• None

• General orientation at time of hire. Fire/Safety/Infection Control annually. Other programs as mandated by Hospital.
• Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to respond to requests to transport patients to and from various destinations using a notebook computer, mobile phone, or alphanumeric page.
• CPR Certification (American Heart or American Red Cross - all recertification will be done through the American Heart Association
• Experience in a patient care environment, preferred
• Training in proper body mechanics.

• Good interpersonal skills to interact favorably with patients, visitors and co-workers. Ability to work as part of a team.

• May be required to lift up to waist level, on occasion in excess of 50 pounds, with free range of body motion so that tasks which require walking, bending, stooping, kneeling, and twisting can be completed. Prolonged periods of standing and walking for three or more hours at a time are required. Visual acuity corrected to normal. Hearing corrected to normal. Has the ability to verbalize so that the average person can comprehend.

• Normal patient care environment. Employee is exposed to indoor and some outdoor temperatures, patient fluids and waste, wetness, dirt, odors and chemicals. The employee also needs to be able to move equipment and patients throughout the hospital. Rapid pace and variable environment.

• Has the ability to read and comprehend a manufacturer’s label. Has the ability to read, comprehend and execute written instructions in English. Has the ability to understand and execute oral instructions.