Patient Transport Associate

2 weeks ago


Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States Thomas Jefferson Univ Full time
Job Summary

The Patient Transport Associate is responsible for the safe and efficient transportation of patients to and from inpatient rooms, clinical testing areas, and procedural areas.

As a key member of the healthcare team, the Patient Transport Associate provides transportation services using designated methods, such as wheelchairs or stretchers, and ensures the comfort and safety of patients during transport.

Responsibilities
  • Transport patients to and from inpatient rooms, clinical testing areas, and procedural areas
  • Use designated methods, such as wheelchairs or stretchers, to transport patients
  • Ensure the comfort and safety of patients during transport
  • Report any adverse changes in patient condition or appearance during transport
  • Verify transport tasks with the person at the location of assignment and report completion of assignment as appropriate
Requirements

High School Graduate or equivalent preferred. Ability to pass hospital administered Basic Skills test.

CPR Certification required to start. Covid Vaccination is a requirement for employment at Jefferson for employees working at Jefferson's clinical entities or at the University.

Since this position will require the selected candidate to engage in regular contact with children in the form of care, guidance, supervision or training, you will be required to meet the requirements of the Child Protective Services Act, including the Pennsylvania State Police criminal background check, the Pennsylvania Department of Welfare child abuse criminal background clearance, and an FBI finger print based federal criminal records check.

Jefferson includes Thomas Jefferson University and Jefferson Health, a dynamic university and health system with broad reach across the Delaware Valley.

We are an NCAA Division II university and an R2 national doctoral university offering undergraduate and graduate-level programs that provide students with a forward-thinking education in architecture, business, design, engineering, fashion and textiles, health, medicine and social science.

We have over 50 outpatient and urgent care centers; ten Magnet-designated hospitals (recognized by the ANCC for nursing excellence); the NCI-designated Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center (one of only 70 in the country and one of only two in the region); and one of the largest faculty-based telehealth networks in the country.

In 2021, Jefferson Health became the sole owner of HealthPartners Plan, a not-for-profit health maintenance organization in Southeastern Pennsylvania. We are the first health system regionally to create an aligned payer-provider partnership.

Jefferson's mission, vision and values create an organization that attracts the best and the brightest students, faculty, staff, and healthcare professionals, as well as the most visionary leaders to drive exceptional results.

Our Mission

We improve lives

Our Vision

Reimagining health, education and discovery to create unparalleled value

Our Values

Put People First, Be Bold & Think Differently and Do the Right Thing

As an employer, Jefferson maintains a commitment to provide equal access to employment. Jefferson values diversity and encourages applications from women, members of minority groups, LGBTQ individuals, disabled individuals, and veterans.



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