Patient Care Assistant Transporter

Presbyterian is seeking aPatient Care Assistant

Transport patients between clinical and non-clinical departments and nursing units. Transport patients needing admission surgical and procedural services inter-unit department transfers or discharge from facility. Provide observation and companionship to appropriate hospitalized patient. Assist and provide basic ADLs as appropriate and directed. Provide general support for the operation of a nursing department including assuring availability of supplies and equipment as pertaining to transport.

• This is a PRN position - Exempt: No
• Job is based at Presbyterian Santa Fe Medical Center
• Work hours: Varied Days and Hours

Ideal Candidate:Less than 1 year experience in hospital setting and patient transport.

• Education: High School Diploma/GED
• BLS Certification required at the time of hire.
• Receives on-the-job training and competency verification to perform primary functions.

• Maintain established departmental policies procedures and expectations.
• Maintains established medical therapies to include but not limited to: Oxygen IVs restraints catheters isolation precautions etc. during transport and notifies nursing staff immediately if medical equipment alarms.
• Responsible for effective communication between patients families healthcare team members and Presbyterian Care Connection (PCC).
• Retrieve store and transport oxygen cylinders according to hospital policy.
• Follows assigned priority as directed for admission discharge surgical and procedural services and transfer activity via correct mode of transport to include but not limited to: Wheelchairs stretchers/gurney bed and bariatric bed.
• Assist with patient transfers from hospital units to other units in and out of the facility.
• Utilize automated processes within the bed tracking system to notify PCC of patient activity and work closely with PCC on patient flow and effective facility movement.
• Gather monitors and other essential equipment pertinent to transport from within facility to ensure equipment is available when needed.
• Deliver malfunctioning equipment to Maintenance for repair.
• Provide safety and security monitoring for assigned patients. Alerts nursing staff of changes in patient condition as directed and respond to patient call lights as needed.

About Presbyterian Healthcare Services
Presbyterian offers a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees including medical dental vision disability coverage life insurance and optional voluntary benefits.

The Employee Wellness Rewards Program encourages staff to engage in health-enhancing activities - like challenges webinars and screenings - with opportunities to earn gift to earn gift cards and other incentives.

As a mission-driven organization Presbyterian is deeply committed to improving community health across New Mexico through initiatives like growers markets and local partnerships. Founded in 1908 Presbyterian is a locally owned not-for-profit healthcare system with nine hospitals a statewide health plan and a growing multi-specialty medical group. With nearly 14000 employees it is the largest private employer in the state serving over 580000 health plan members through Medicare Advantage Medicaid and Commercial plans.

AA/EOE/VET/DISABLED. PHS is a drug-free and tobacco-free employer with smoke free campuses.