Transport Services Associate Senior - Transportation - Full Time - Forbes Hospital

Company :

Allegheny Health Network

Job Description :

GENERAL OVERVIEW:

The Senior Transport Services Associate assists with coordination of patient transfers to minimize service delays, assists with preparation of staffing schedule and assists management in resolving minor

problems/issues associated with staffing coverage, equipment, and interactions with customers.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Transports patients, including those on cardiac monitors, from their rooms to testing site and back on a scheduled basis. Accurately analyzes and interprets ECG rhythms according to procedure. (45%)

• Coordinates patient transports to minimize delays; helps manager in resolving minor day-to-dayissues/problems, e.g. staff coverage, equipment issues, interactions with customers. (20%)

• Delivers equipment and specimens to requesting department, including use of the pneumatic tube system. (10%)

• Maintains transportation equipment in good working order and alerts manager of any unresolved equipment issues and/or needs. (10%)

• Attends meetings when requested by management to represent the Transport Associates. (5%)

• Assists manager with preparation of monthly work schedules for Transport Service Associates. (5%)

• Assists manager with unit meetings by organizing and presenting information to the Transport Service Associates when requested. (5%)

• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum

• High school diploma or GED; or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• 1-3 years’ experience as a Transport Services Associate.

• Basic cardiac dysrhythmia training and/or experience interpreting rhythms.

Disclaimer: The job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this job title. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to do this job.

Compliance Requirement : This job adheres to the ethical and legal standards and behavioral expectations as set forth in the code of business conduct and company policies.

As a component of job responsibilities, employees may have access to covered information, cardholder data, or other confidential customer information that must be protected at all times. In connection with this, all employees must comply with both the Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) as described in the Notice of Privacy Practices and Privacy Policies and Procedures as well as all data security guidelines established within the Company’s Handbook of Privacy Policies and Practices and Information Security Policy.

Furthermore, it is every employee’s responsibility to comply with the company’s Code of Business Conduct. This includes but is not limited to adherence to applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations as well as company policies and training requirements.

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Req ID: J288159