Orderly Fulltime Night

Job Details

The Orderly/Patient Transport Associate is responsible for the transportation and transfer of all patients to and
from inpatient rooms, clinical testing areas and procedural areas. The Patient Transport Associate
provides the transportation of patients as assigned by means of the designated method (wheelchair or
stretcher). Reports intended transport or return of patient to the nurse in charge of area. Observes
patients for adverse changes in condition or appearance during transport. Verifies transport task with
person at location of assignment and reports completion of assignment as appropriate. Responsible for
assuring that equipment is properly assembled, cleaned, maintained and delivered

Job Description

• Interacts with co-workers, visitors, and staff in a manner consistent with the values of Jefferson.
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• Adheres to safety policies and procedures related to lifting, moving, and transporting patients.

• Transports non-monitored, stable patients as directed.

• Ensures IV drip rates and sites, oxygen flow, and any special equipment are checked by the RN prior to transport; monitors equipment during transport and reports any changes to the RN.

• Follows proper patient identification procedures prior to transport to and from service areas.

• Transports patients using designated equipment (stretcher or wheelchair) to clinical areas for treatment or diagnostic procedures and returns them to their room as appropriate.

• Observes patients for any changes in condition or appearance during transport and notifies the Registered Nurse immediately.

• Communicates with the assigned nurse regarding patient transport and return.

• Ensures stretchers are cleaned and sanitized after each use.

• Assists staff with turning, lifting, and transferring patients between beds, treatment tables, stretchers, and wheelchairs.

• Maintains cleanliness and proper functioning of wheelchairs, stretchers, and transport equipment.

• Reports damaged or malfunctioning equipment to appropriate personnel and removes it from service per safety protocols.

• Assists with post-mortem transport as needed.

• Maintains a clean, safe, and organized work environment as directed by leadership.

• Follows all isolation and infection control policies and procedures.

• Demonstrates understanding of the transport role during internal and external disasters; participates in drills as required.

• Supports patient satisfaction initiatives through professional and compassionate service.

• Completes all required annual mandatory in-services.

Work Shift

Workday Night (United States of America)

Worker Sub Type

Regular

Employee Entity

Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals, Inc.

Primary Location Address

2301 South Broad Street,, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Nationally ranked, Jefferson, which is principally located in the greater Philadelphia region, Lehigh Valley and Northeastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey, is reimagining health care and higher education to create unparalleled value. Jefferson is more than 65,000 people strong, dedicated to providing the highest-quality, compassionate clinical care for patients; making our communities healthier and stronger; preparing tomorrow's professional leaders for 21st-century careers; and creating new knowledge through basic/programmatic, clinical and applied research. Thomas Jefferson University, home of Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Jefferson College of Nursing, and the Kanbar College of Design, Engineering and Commerce, dates back to 1824 and today comprises 10 colleges and three schools offering 200+ undergraduate and graduate programs to more than 8,300 students. Jefferson Health, nationally ranked as one of the top 15 not-for-profit health care systems in the country and the largest provider in the Philadelphia and Lehigh Valley areas, serves patients through millions of encounters each year at 32 hospitals campuses and more than 700 outpatient and urgent care locations throughout the region. Jefferson Health Plans is a not-for-profit managed health care organization providing a broad range of health coverage options in Pennsylvania and New Jersey for more than 35 years.    

Jefferson is committed to providing equal educa­tional and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, handicap or disability or any other protected group or status. 

Benefits

Jefferson offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including medical (including prescription), supplemental insurance, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, retirement plans, tuition assistance, as well as voluntary benefits, which provide colleagues with access to group rates on insurance and discounts. Colleagues have access to tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full time service or two years of part time service. All colleagues, including those who work less than part-time (including per diem colleagues, adjunct faculty, and Jeff Temps), have access to medical (including prescription) insurance.

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