Salary: 15.11-22.67 USD

　　Facility: Sisters of Charity Hospital

　　Shift: Shift 2

　　Status: Full Time FTE: 1.000000

　　Bargaining Unit: ACE Associates

　　Exempt from Overtime: Exempt: No

　　Work Schedule: Varied

　　Hours: 7a-3p, 9a-5p; 3p-11p; 8a-4p

　　Summary:

　　Provides scheduled and non-scheduled services for the movement of patients to from the Diagnostic Imaging department and nursing/clinical areas by ensuring optimal patient comfort and operational efficiency.

　　Responsibilities:

　　EDUCATION

　　High School graduate or equivalentEXPERIENCE

　　Prior experience in a healthcare setting in some support role is preferred

　　Prior experience in patient transfers and the use of assistive equipment is desired

　　Prior experience with hospital computer information system preferred

　　Basic office experience with telephones, copier, fax machine preferred

　　KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

　　Ability to independently assist most patients from bed or chair to wheelchair, and, with one or more assists, move patients from bed to stretcher

　　Ability to independently transport patients pushing wheelchairs and one additional device (oxygen, IV pump) or to push stretcher and one device (IV pump), including navigating crowded hallways, negotiating turns, and boarding elevators

　　Ability to hear high-pitched or low-pitched sounds, hear ordinary conversation

　　Ability to see with near activity

　　Within 60 days of beginning this job, must acquire competence in the following skills:

　　Must be able to connect and regulate a portable oxygen device

　　Must be able to manage IV tubing and maintain IV pump to preserve battery life

　　Must pay strict attention to detail and maintain alertness to detect evidence of changes in patient status as well as equipment malfunctions

　　Ability to manage own time effectively and anticipate changes in workflow

　　Must possess patience and maturity in dealing with patients and families as well as medical staff and other hospital personnel

　　Ability to tolerate highly charged emotional situations, such as when called to a cardiac arrest

　　Ability to work a flexible schedule to meet the demands of the hospital

　　Good general health necessary in order to stand and walk most of the day

　　WORKING CONDITIONS

　　Ability to work closely with ill patients, often necessitating lifting or aiding patients in walking

　　Ability and willingness to perform routine, repetitive, and physical tasks; pushing wheelchairs, carts and other heavy equipment

　　Intermittent exposure to a few unpleasant conditions

　　Exposure to patients who may be confused or combative

　　REQNUMBER: 25853