Carondelet�s St. Joseph�s Hospital (located at 350 N. Wilmot Rd, Tucson, AZ 85711) provides a full range of comprehensive inpatient and outpatient services. Established in 1961, St. Joseph�s Hospital is a premiere medical campus serving Tucson and the Southwest. St. Joseph�s is home to the Carondelet Neurological Institute and the Carondelet Joint Replacement Center. Here you�ll find one of the region�s most comfortable labor and delivery units as well as high-quality care and customer service in programs such as cardiology, orthopedics, oncology, wound care, stroke, diabetes, emergency medicine and rehabilitation. The 486-bed facility is an accredited Chest Pain Center, has been recognized by the American Heart and Stroke Association with a Get with the Guidelines Award for stroke care, and has nationally-certified Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehabilitation Programs.

When you join Carondelet�s Community Built on Care, our family of nurses, doctors, staff and healthcare specialists are dedicated to providing expert, compassionate care for all the families of Southern Arizona and the surrounding communities. We�ve been caring for you and your loved ones for more than 135 years � right here, in this great community of ours. So this is our home too. Caring, nurturing and helping heal friends, loved ones and neighbors of Southern Arizona is our passion, and we�re honored to have the opportunity to serve you. From emergency services and heart care to orthopedics, advanced stroke treatment and more, we�re focused on providing you with expert care combined with a healthy dose of attentiveness and kindness. Carondelet Health Network. A community built on care.

JOB SUMMARY

Receives and transports patients and visitors in a safe and timely manner to their designated destination. Will document request for services in order to provide an accurate and timely tracking system. Will maintain wheelchairs, stretchers, and all other used equipment in clean and sanitary condition as well as proper working order. Completes established competencies for the position within designated introductory period. Other related duties as assigned.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Uses patient transfer devices and equipment to safely transport patients throughout the facility in a timely manner.

Transports equipment, supplies, and/or laboratory specimens to assigned area.

Assists nursing and ancillary personnel with lift/move of patients to ensure safe transfer process.

Cleans and maintains equipment; removes and reports equipment in need of repair.

Verifies patient identity and maintains patient confidentiality and privacy according to policies and procedures.

Participate in training new staff to policies and procedures, processes, equipment, and information system applications.

Complies with federal, state and regulatory agency standards, regulations, requirements and guidelines.

Effectively coordinates activities to optimize resources and ensure delivery of efficient, cost-effective service and patient care.

Performs other duties as assigned.

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION/REGISTRATION
Required: BLS certification

EDUCATION
Required: High School Diploma or an equivalent combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and abilities can be acquired is necessary.

WORK EXPERIENCE
Required: One (1) to two (2) years of customer service experience in retail, healthcare, or other closely related field.
Preferred: Patient transportation

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