Transportation Attendant Position Available In Knox, Tennessee
Tallo's Job Summary: Transportation Attendants in the Patient Transport department at UHS are responsible for transferring patients to various hospital areas and assisting with patient lifting equipment. This part-time role requires a high school diploma or equivalent experience. Duties include maintaining equipment, assisting with patient transfers, and educating employees on proper techniques.
Job Description
Job Detail
Job Title:
Transportation Attendant
Department:
Patient Transport
Full/Part Time:
Part
Req Number:
UHS-33283
Position Summary:
Transports patients to and from the nursing units, other hospital department, physicians’ offices and designated discharge areas. Responsible for performing patient transfers or repositioning under the supervision of the nursing staff using the appropriate patient lifting equipment. Responsible for the maintenance and inventory of patient lifting equipment along with maintaining proper hygiene of the slings. Mau assist with employee education and training of patient lifting equipment and transfer techniques when indicated.
Position Qualification:
High School diploma or GED; or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
