Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

PATIENT CARE ASSISTANT / TRANSPORTER

Licking Memorial Health Systems (LMHS) is a leading, non-profit healthcare organization, passionately dedicated to improving the health and well-being of our community. With a history dating back to 1898, LMHS remains a cornerstone of healthcare excellence, catering to the evolving needs of Licking County. Our cutting-edge facility provides a comprehensive spectrum of patient care services, from life-saving emergency medicine to the comforting embrace of home healthcare, with a unique range of specialized medical services, including cancer, heart health, maternity, and mental wellness.

When you join the LMHS team, you become a vital part of your local community Hospital. Working at LMHS is not just a job, it is a unique opportunity to directly impact the health and well-being of your friends, family, and neighbors. You will be providing care in a place in which you are personally connected, where the impact of your work extends beyond the Hospital doors and into the heart of our community. Our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion ensures that every member of our community is served with respect and compassion. Join us in our mission – dedicated to patient safety, utilizing state-of-the-art technology, and with a passionate team of highly trained and compassionate individuals who strive to improve the health of the community.

Position Summary

This individual will be responsible for transporting patients throughout the hospital. According to established policies and procedures, performs patient care activities in order to assist health care providers in performing various technical and clerical procedures in the patient care area.

Responsibilities

• Transport patients to/from various areas of the Hospital
• Assist department staff with patient transfers and other needs
• Respond to call lights and provide assistance
• Practice acceptable isolation techniques
• Assure patient transportation equipment is serviceable
• Initiate CPR, as needed
• Collaborate inpatient orders with front desk and modalities to identify patient arrival times
• Assure adequate mobile oxygen supply
• Utilize software to track patient transport tasks as appropriate
• Coordinate patient flow with all areas of the hospital
• Assist with physical patient transfer and movement

Requirements

• Read, write, and follow verbal or written instructions
• Maintain CPR certification
• Work independently and professionally
• LMH is accredited by DNV and TJC, and as such, may require specific annual education related to specialty certifications and standards.

Licking Memorial Health Systems is an equal opportunity employer and maintains compliance with all state, federal, and local regulations. Licking Memorial Health Systems does not discriminate against applicants because of race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit based factors protected by law.

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