PATIENT CARE ASSISTANT - PART TIME (.5 FTE) - VARIED

PATIENT CARE ASSISTANT - PART TIME (.5 FTE) - VARIED (Job ID: 7785) Type of Opportunity: Part Time (.45 to .89... FTE: 0.500000 Exempt: No Work Schedule: Varied Days and Hours Shift: 1 Location: US:NM:Albuquerque:Presbyterian Hospital Education: Essential: High School Diploma or GED Other information: Less than one year experience in hospital setting and patient transport. Current BLS required (may be initially obtained during new hire training). Receives on-the-job training and competency verification to perform primary functions Summary: Transport patients between clinical departments and nursing units. Transport patients needing admission, inter-unit department transfer, or discharge from facility. Provide observation and companionship to appropriate hospitalized patient. Assist and provide basic ADLs as appropriate and directed. Provide general support for the operation of a nursing department including assuring availability of supplies and equipment as pertaining to transport Responsibilities: Maintain established departmental policies and procedures. Maintains established medical therapies to include, but not limited to, oxygen, IVs, restraints, catheters etc. during transport and notifies nursing staff immediately if medical equipment alarms. Responsible for effective communication between patients, families, and healthcare team members. Retrieve, store and transport oxygen cylinders according to hospital policy. Follows assigned priority as directed for admission, discharge and transfer activity. Assist with patient transfers from hospital units to other units within the facility. Utilize automated processes within the Teletracking system to notify the Presbyterian Care Connection of patient activity. Gather equipment pertinent to transport from within facility to ensure equipment is available when needed. Deliver malfunctioning equipment to Maintenance for repair. Provides safety and security monitoring for assigned patients. Alerts nursing staff of changes in patient condition as directed. Assist with mobility and ambulation as needed for patient transport purposes. Maintains confidentiality of all healthcare information. Delivers specimens to Laboratory, Microbiology and Pathology. Transports x-rays and equipment. Performs basic clerical duties such as answering phones, taking messages, filing and copying. Participates in educational programs, in-service meetings and departmental meetings as required. Competencies and skills: Essential: BLS Nonessential: SKILL-Ability to effectively interact with customers to understand their needs and explain data SKILL-Microsoft Office Planning and coordinating organizational change Anticipating & Addressing Customer Needs Educating Employees, Customers & Transferring Knowledge Functioning as an Effective Contingent Member Diagnosing & Resolving Problems Acquiring & Applying Superior Skills to achieve Quality Outcomes Functioning as an Effective Team Member SKILL-Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively in person and via telephone with members, employer groups, brokers, physicians, and physician office staff using strong dialogue and customer service competencies. SKILL-Written communication We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Presbyterian Healthcare Services is a drug-free and tobacco-free employer with smoke free campuses. ApplyEstimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications