SEIU Transport Asst

Exercising courtesy, sound judgment and initiative with patients and staff, escorts and transports patients to and from various clinical services and patient units. Delivers specimens and equipment; performs cleaning of equipment as directed. Sends and delivers carts on supply transport system and other related support duties.

Responsibilities

Escorts and transports patients to and from clinical services and patient units; Delivers specimens and equipment; Performs cleaning of equipment as directed; Sends and delivers carts on supply transport system; Assists nursing staff in restraining disturbed patients and handling heavy patients; Transports deceased patients; Picks up and delivers specimens, patient records, requisitions, patient mail, pharmaceuticals, etc.; Delivers supplies and equipment from Equipment Center, transports and sets up equipment; Distributes meals and snacks to patients, makes beds, and helps with stocking shelves with linen and supplies; Performs duties as clothing room clerk; Assists in the instruction and training of new Transport Assistants

Requirements

Ability to read, write, and speak English; Ability to push, pull, and lift patients, supplies and equipment