Patient Transport/Lift Team Specialist

Overview Working hours 5pm-10pm AND am additinoal $1.50 more per hour when you work 2nd shift. POSITION SUMMARY: The Patient Transport/Lift Team Specialist performs patient transports, transfers, lifts, and repositions using the appropriate patient lifting equipment and safe patient handling policies and procedures. They also pick up and delivers inpatients and patient care items between patient care units and other ancillary departments. In doing so, they demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide patient care that is appropriate to the ages of the patients served. Responsible for the maintenance and inventory of patient lifting equipment along with maintaining proper hygiene of the slings and lifting/transportation equipment on each unit. The Patient Transport/Lift Team Specialist may assist with employee education and training of patient lifting equipment and transfer techniques when indicated. Qualifications REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: -Excellent customer service and communication skills -Must be 18 years old to be considered for position -Basic understanding of communication equipment such as pagers, phones and computers PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: -High School Diploma or GED -CPR Certification from American Heart Association Healthcare Provider BLS EOE/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disabled Job seekers will be afforded equal opportunity regardless of their race, ethnicity, veteran status or disability status.