Lead Transport/Courier Days

Lead Transport/Courier Days SSM Health - 3.5 St. Louis, MO Job Details Full-time 12 hours ago Benefits Paid parental leave Health insurance Parental leave Qualifications BLS Certification Employee relationship building Full Job Description It's more than a career, it's a calling. MO-SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital 1201

Grand Worker Type:

Regular Job Summary:

Ensures the safe transport of patients upon admission, transport of patients at discharge, and the transport of patients from in-house patient room to diagnostic area as assigned. Guides co-workers in the performance of transport duties.

Job Responsibilities and Requirements:

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Develops patient satisfaction by consistently providing for the safe movement of patients to and from diagnostic areas, nursing units, etc., as assigned. Promotes safety by accurately identifying each patient through the use of two patient ID methods. Ensures clinical /service outcomes by assisting with the audit of hand hygiene practices and by intervening with units and transporters to determine patient /customer needs. Enhances employee satisfaction by treating colleagues as co-workers and by being sensitive in regard to respect of others. Acts as a role model by perpetuating an attitude of reconciliation and cooperation within the team. Contributes to physician and employee satisfaction by timely delivery of patients to the appointed unit, clinic, or test site. Contributes to the completion of all tasks during the scheduled shift time and by practicing stewardship of productive time. Promotes team building among the internal transportation department, the nursing units, and the ancillary units to positively affect timely service delivery. Transports patients as needed. May provide input for hiring, training, leading, and evaluating staff. Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner. Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION

High School diploma/GED or 10 years of work experience

EXPERIENCE

One year experience

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Constant standing and walking. Frequent use of hearing and speech to share information through oral communication. Frequent use of hearing to distinguish body sounds and/or hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc. Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs. Frequent reaching, gripping, and keyboard use/data entry. Frequent use of vision for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more) and to identify and distinguish colors. Occasional bending, stooping, crawling, kneeling, sitting, squatting and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements. Occasional use of vision to judge distances and spatial relationships. Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs. Occasional lifting/moving patients. Occasional use of smell to detect/recognize odors. Occasional driving.

REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS

State of Work Location:

Illinois, Missouri, Oklahoma, Wisconsin Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)

Work Shift:

Day Shift (United States of America)

Job Type:

Employee Department:

8074000037

Patient Transportation Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Benefits:

SSM Health values our exceptional employees by offering a comprehensive benefits package to fit their needs.

Paid Parental Leave :

we offer eligible team members one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE).

Flexible Payment Options:

our voluntary benefit offered through DailyPay offers eligible hourly team members instant access to their earned, unpaid base pay (fees may apply) before payday.

Upfront Tuition Coverage :

we provide upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members. Explore All Benefits SSM Health is an equal opportunity employer. SSM Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, veteran status , or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Click here to learn more.