What are the responsibilities and job description for the Transport Associate - Part Time - Pennsylvania Hospital position at Penn Medicine?
Description
Penn Medicine is dedicated to our tripartite mission of providing the highest level of care to patients, conducting innovative research, and educating future leaders in the field of medicine. Working for this leading academic medical center means collaboration with top clinical, technical and business professionals across all disciplines.Today at Penn Medicine, someone will make a breakthrough. Someone will heal a heart, deliver hopeful news, and give comfort and reassurance. Our employees shape our future each day. Are you living your life's work?
Job Title: Transport Associate
Department: Escort and Transportation
Entity: Pennsylvania Hospital
Location: 800 Spruce Street
Hours/Shift: Part Time, 1:30P-10:00P and every third weekend
Join Our Team as a Transport Associate at Penn Medicine!
Are you passionate about making a difference in patient care? Do you thrive in a dynamic and supportive environment? Penn Medicine is looking for dedicated individuals to join our team as Transport Associates!
Summary: As a Transport Associate, your primary responsibility will be to ensure the safe and efficient transportation of patients, lab specimens, and blood products throughout our hospital complex. Your role is crucial in maintaining the smooth operation of our healthcare services.
Key Responsibilities:
Safe and Timely Transportation: Provide safe and timely transportation of patients, specimens, and pharmaceuticals throughout the institution.
Assist Hospital Personnel: Support hospital staff with patient movement as needed for transportation.
Efficiency Goals: Work quickly and efficiently to meet department response time and travel time goals using the Epic Rover Transport System.
Exemplary Hospitality: Demonstrate excellent hospitality towards patients, visitors, physicians, and co-workers, adhering to our Service Excellence Standards.
Physical Activity: Engage in lifting, walking, pushing, and pulling 100-200 pounds, showcasing an appropriate range of motion.
Patient Movement Assistance: Assist with transferring patients from bed to wheelchair or stretcher.
Training New Employees: Help train new team members.
Equipment Stewardship: Act as a responsible steward of the department and hospital’s equipment.
Credentials:
Basic Cardiac Life Support: Certification required.
American Heart Association BLS: Certification required.
Education or Equivalent Experience:
H.S. Diploma/GED: Required.
Equivalent Experience: Considered.
We look forward to welcoming you to our team and making a positive impact together! Apply today and be a part of Penn Medicine's commitment to excellence in patient care.
We believe that the best care for our patients starts with the best care for our employees. Our employee benefits programs help our employees get healthy and stay healthy. We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits program that includes one of the finest prepaid tuition assistance programs in the region. Penn Medicine employees are actively engaged and committed to our mission. Together we will continue to make medical advances that help people live longer, healthier lives.
Live Your Life's Work
We are an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, familial status, genetic information, domestic or sexual violence victim status, citizenship status, military status, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable law.
