Transport/Prep Aide
About The Position
It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing! We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business. Department: Transport Works under the supervision of Director. Assists all departments with delivery of patient care by providing patient transportation to and from diagnostic and treatment units. Assists in lifting and positioning patients. Performs surgical preps under the direction of a Registered Nurse. Patient care activities are performed according to the age appropriate and developmental needs of the patient. Should be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his/her department. Performs other duties as assigned. Transports patients to and from clinical and ancillary departments. Provides care for patients during transportation. Assists in care and maintenance of equipment. Observes patients and reports unusual conditions to Registered Nurse. Performs surgical preps and patient care activities according to the age appropriate and developmental needs of the patient. Should be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his/her unit. Performs other duties as assigned. Education: Work requires knowledge generally acquired through a high school education or GED. Job requires the ability to read, write, and speak English. Licensure: Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) certification issued by the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) required. Current BLS/Healthcare Provider status as per American Heart Association standards required. Experience: One year acute care experience preferred. Pay Range: The hourly rate for this position is $28.00 - $34.01. The range displayed on this job posting reflects the target for new hire salaries for this position. Shift Differentials: Hourly Evening Shift Differential: $2.00 Hourly Night Shift Differential: $4.00 Job Specifications: ● Union: NUHW ● Work Shift: Day Shift ● FTE: 0.9 ● Scheduled Hours: 36 If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us! Salinas Valley Health, formerly Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital, founded in 1953, is the cornerstone of what would eventually become Salinas Valley Health. Today, we serve thousands of individuals and families just like you throughout the Salinas Valley, Monterey Peninsula and the surrounding region. Each year, our highly trained team of healthcare professionals takes our renowned quality of patient care to the next level. Our team actively utilizes the latest medical techniques with our state-of-the-art technology to improve your health and well-being. In many cases this provides you and your family the opportunity to receive specialized care right here in your own community, without the need for travel. Our 263-bed acute care medical center employs more than 2,036 people and has a medical staff of more than 300 board-certified physicians across a broad spectrum of specialties, all dedicated to your care. Please apply internally via Job Hub.
Requirements
- Work requires knowledge generally acquired through a high school education or GED.
- Job requires the ability to read, write, and speak English.
- Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) certification issued by the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) required.
- Current BLS/Healthcare Provider status as per American Heart Association standards required.
Nice To Haves
- One year acute care experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Assists all departments with delivery of patient care by providing patient transportation to and from diagnostic and treatment units.
- Assists in lifting and positioning patients.
- Performs surgical preps under the direction of a Registered Nurse.
- Patient care activities are performed according to the age appropriate and developmental needs of the patient.
- Transports patients to and from clinical and ancillary departments.
- Provides care for patients during transportation.
- Assists in care and maintenance of equipment.
- Observes patients and reports unusual conditions to Registered Nurse.
- Performs surgical preps and patient care activities according to the age appropriate and developmental needs of the patient.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
