Patient Transport Aide

Company: United Health Services
Location: Binghamton
Posted on: August 3, 2022

Job Description:

Patient Transport Aide, Wilson Hospital United Health Services is seeking a Patient Transport Aide to join our Wilson Medical Center team in Johnson City, NY. This is a benefits-eligible position. Shift: Day/EveningHours per week: 28Salary range: $15.00 - $20.25/hour, depending on experiencePatient Transport Position OverviewAs part of Wilson Medical Center's Patient Transport and Linen Services team, the Patient Transport Aide is responsible for escorting patients throughout the hospital, delivering equipment and supplies, and keeping support service areas clean. Patient Transport Aides are familiar with the hospital's layout and various department locations, which are visited and explained in detail during your orientation and training period. UHS Wilson Medical Center is a 280-bed hospital and Level II Trauma Center. In this position, you'll serve a medical facility that is a regional leader in cardiac surgery, neurosurgery and neurosciences, cancer care, maternity and high-risk obstetrics, neonatal intensive care, blood disorder treatment, and physical therapy and rehabilitation. Wilson is a bustling hospital and is a 24-hour designated stroke and chest pain center.Patient Transport Responsibilities and ExpectationsAssist and transfer patients into and out of wheelchairs, stretchers, and bedTransport patients with IVs, oxygen, etc. to and from nursing units and ancillary departments by wheelchair, stretcher, or bedTransport deceased to the hospital's morgue and release deceased from the morgue Prepare, sort, pick up, and deliver supplies and equipment such as linens, parcel packages, patient records/equipment, and mail throughout the hospital Return clean and soiled linens to designated areas Clean and maintain support service areas and storage roomsConstruct and dismantle orthopedic frames as instructedDemonstrate commitment to United Health Services' organizational Values of Compassion, Trust, Respect, Teamwork, and InnovationPosition QualificationsMinimum:High School Diploma or equivalent. Ability to read, write and perform arithmetic; addition subtraction, division and multiplication. Ability to operate all types of Material Handling equipment.CPR certification within three months of hireAbility to operate an iPad or computer and follow verbal/written instructionsPreferred:Previous hospital experience as an aide/orderly or transportation aideEmployee Benefits at United Health ServicesWhen you work at United Health Services, you become part of our family. We're proud to offer competitive benefits and compensation to our employees who make an impact every day. Health, dental, and vision insuranceVoluntary benefits, including cancer, pet, and life insurance403(b) retirement plan with company match modelImmediate accrual of paid time offWellness program rewards and insurance discountsEmployee Assistant Program (EAP) counseling and concierge servicesFree, extensive online training through HealthStreamTuition reimbursement and education incentive programs to further your education, particularly in nursing or allied health fieldsAbout United Health ServicesUnited Health Services is a not-for-profit healthcare system serving more than 500,000 people in Upstate New York's Southern Tier region. We offer integrated healthcare services across 60 locations, including four hospitals, three walk-in centers, and 22 primary care offices, in addition to home care services and senior living facilities. The United Health Services system employs more than 6,300 people and comprises 600+ providers who are all committed to providing and supporting the delivery of exceptional patient care.United Health Services employees and providers are "LOVED!" This means we're Living Our Values Every Day. Here, you'll join a team that is dedicated to values-based, coordinated patient care. Every day, we outwardly live our Values of Compassion, Trust, Respect, Teamwork, and Innovation. United Health Services in an Equal Opportunity Employer.United Health Services, Inc. and the members of the UHS System neither are affiliated with, sponsored, endorsed nor approved by, nor otherwise associated with, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS), UHS of Delaware, Inc. nor their affiliates, which can be found at www.uhsinc.com.

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