Transportation Aide Job Description
Transportation aide
provides written communication that is accurate, complete, & legible; routes such communication appropriately & in timely manner, utilizing available resources, such as, unit communication book & white board in utility room.
Transportation Aide Duties & Responsibilities
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Sample responsibilities for this position include:
Assists other staff members in moving patients on and off beds and examination tables to the appropriate transportation device
Must have knowledge & know how to input computerized master schedules for nursing department
Must have experience & knowledge of nursing schedules for 3 shifts
Transporters must identify patients to make sure they're taking the right patient for the right test, and keep nursing personnel updated on their patient's identification
Requirements also include moving equipment and lab specimens from one area to another
Patient transporters must clean and disinfect equipment and setup equipment
The Transportation Aide and Patient Lift Team Member works individually and/or in a team of no less than two
Performs and assists with transportation and/or patient lifts and other patient handling maneuvers, as delegated by the Manager or Director, in collaboration with a Registered Nurse
Demonstrate the capacity to assist staff in the safe lifting, transferring and/or transporting of patients as specified by the direct Supervisor/Lead
Other responsibilities include transporting and lifting patients, assisting in the care of patients requiring moderate to total assistance in moving, checking and performing corrective action on designated equipment, transporting other items such as specimen transport, blood pick-up and Central Service pick-up
Transportation Aide Qualifications
Qualifications for a job description may include education, certification, and experience.
Licensing or Certifications for Transportation Aide
List any licenses or certifications required by the position: CNA, BLS, CPR
Education for Transportation Aide
Typically a job would require a certain level of education.
Employers hiring for the transportation aide job most commonly would prefer for their future employee to have a relevant degree such as High School and Bachelor's Degree in Graduate, Education, Communication, Environmental Science, Engineering, The College
Skills for Transportation Aide
Desired skills for transportation aide include:
Customer service
Interpersonal relations
Skill in oral communication
Written communication
Infection control and isolation procedures
Beds
Cardiac chairs
Gait belts
Gurneys
Lift equipment
Desired experience for transportation aide includes:
Demonstrated excellent interpersonal skills including the ability to courteously
Valid, unencumbered state driver’s license
Transportation/LTC experience preferred
Previous work experience as a Transportation Aide (may waive based on operational needs)
Ability to perform ECG's
Class D
Transportation Aide Examples
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Transportation Aide Job Description
Job Description Example
Our company is growing rapidly and is looking for a transportation aide. If you are looking for an exciting place to work, please take a look at the list of qualifications below.
Responsibilities for transportation aide
- Ensures patients are properly attired and covered for warmth, modesty, and comfort during transportation
- Reports to manager, nurse, or technologist any noticeable changes in patient condition during transportation
- Operates department computer system
- Assist in the transportation of students in state vehicles, school buses, and charter buses which may include acting as the driver of such vehicles as needed and appropriate
- Supervise students at all times during transportation between school and designated bus stops and surrounding areas
- Ensure the transfer of medications, personal belongings, and school reports to designated and approved people
- Consistently manage impartially and politely, demonstrating good judgment in handling all student behaviors
- Communicates appropriately with students, families, school, and community personnel
- Assists in transport of patients, ambulatory or non-ambulatory, via wheelchair or stretcher
- Verifies assignment information with dispatcher/supervisor and verifies patient’s by two step identification process
Qualifications for transportation aide
- Will provide high quality service, utilize excellent communication skills, will collaborate with other departments, staff and providers
- Current Nursing Assistant Certification from state
- Must have a current/active CPR certification
- Valid State Drivers License with no more than three (3) entries
- Knowledge of general clerical practices and motor vehicle operations
- Valid CPR certification, if not currently certified, incumbent must receive within thirty (30) days of hire
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Transportation Aide Job Description
Job Description Example
Our company is growing rapidly and is searching for experienced candidates for the position of transportation aide. Thank you in advance for taking a look at the list of responsibilities and qualifications. We look forward to reviewing your resume.
Responsibilities for transportation aide
- Participates in staff meetings and attends other meetings as assigned
- Assists driver in submitting to Transportation office all OPWDD non-reportable incidents as they occur
- Responsible for transporting residents/patients to and from medical appointments & community events
- Provides for patient safety during transfer process
- Has constant awareness of any attachments accompanying patient to the department
- Reviews patient chart or history and correlates with physician orders
- Knowledgeable in computer operations and accurate record keeping
- Transfers and transports patients by stretcher or wheelchair as assigned, using proper etiquette
- Conduct job duties in accordance with Health Center and Department procedures
- Transport and lifting of patients
Qualifications for transportation aide
- Current Basic Life Support Card (BLS) for Healthcare providers through American Heart Association
- Must be able to speak the English language proficiently
- Competent in use of Computer Systems (Transport-Tracking System)
- Able to prioritize, organize and coordinate patient care as specified by the primary care provider
- Be able to meet physical demands and working conditions
- CNA/RNA/PSA with minimum six (6) months patient care experience in an acute hospital setting
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Transportation Aide Job Description
Job Description Example
Our company is looking to fill the role of transportation aide. If you are looking for an exciting place to work, please take a look at the list of qualifications below.
Responsibilities for transportation aide
- Perform lifting of all patients identified by the Lift/Transportation Associate and by the Charge Nurse
- Identifies/reports changes/abnormal findings in patient status such as consciousness, pain, bleeding and vital signs that occur during the lift
- Check and performing corrective action on designated equipment
- Perform diverse tasks as directed, such as specimen transport, blood pick-up, and Central Service pick-up
- Continuously collect data on all units who need assistance in transportation
- Continuously be available to direct supervisor for all patients who need assistance in transporting/lifting
- Seek assistance when needed
- Work as a team with another Transportation Associate every shift
- Implement care based on hospital standards
- Demonstrate flexibility adjusting to changes in patient acuity and workload
Qualifications for transportation aide
- Job requires sitting, standing and walking for prolonged periods of time
- Position is required to work in adverse weather conditions
- Ability to monitor all radio communications and clearly communicate over the Maintenance Department's two-way radio system in a timely manner required
- Must have good color dissemination
- Must have valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record to be insured on college insurance
- Must work well with campus staff and faculty required
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Transportation Aide Job Description
Job Description Example
Our company is growing rapidly and is looking for a transportation aide. Please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications. While this is our ideal list, we will consider candidates that do not necessarily have all of the qualifications, but have sufficient experience and talent.
Responsibilities for transportation aide
- Identify risk management issues and communicating potential problems to the appropriate personnel
- Perform peer assessment and evaluation
- Use available resources efficiently
- Establish priorities in providing care
- Demonstrate understanding of overall Health Center needs and using downtime to assist others
- Be responsible with time and attendance
- Practice confidentiality
- Demonstrate professional behavior to patients, visitors, and staff
- Obtain necessary knowledge and skill to maintain competence
- Complete mandatory requirements
Qualifications for transportation aide
- Basic automotive and vehicle repair experience
- Specialized training in automotive repair preferred
- Requires 20 hours of work per week and must be able to work Saturday's (if required)
- Assist all maintenance trade divisions
- May be required to assist Grounds dept., including snow removal, if needed
- Must be able to stand for long periods of time.Heavy pulling, pushing and lifting are required (50lbs or more)
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Transportation Aide Job Description
Job Description Example
Our company is looking to fill the role of transportation aide. Please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications. While this is our ideal list, we will consider candidates that do not necessarily have all of the qualifications, but have sufficient experience and talent.
Responsibilities for transportation aide
- Volunteer for and accept assignments or projects
- Upon notification from Dispatcher or other assigned area, transports patients to and from patient areas and various diagnostic and treatment centers in a safe, dignified, and efficient manner
- Answers pages on beeper or vocera promptly
- Assists with transferring of patients using proper body mechanics
- When directed, transports supplies and materials from one department to another
- Maintains the cleanliness of all transport equipment such as wheelchairs, stretchers
- Monitors the number and placement of Transport wheelchairs, stretchers and oxygen cylinders
- Identifies the needs of the patient population served and modifies and delivers care that is specific to those needs (i.e., age, culture, language, hearing and/or visually impaired)
- This process includes communicating with the patient, parent, and/or primary caregiver(s) at their level (developmental/age, educational, literacy)
- Assists with environmental duties in departments or units including pick up and disposal of recycling/trash receptacles
Qualifications for transportation aide
- 1~3 years of Hospital or Healthcare experience preferred
- Ability to perform lifting/transfer activities related to patients
- Position has direct patient care or direct patient contact the following lifting requirement supersedes any previous lifting requirement effective 06/01/2015
- Current Nursing Assistant Certification in FL
- Must be able to pass basic computer literacy test
- Current Geriatric Nursing Assistant Certification from state