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Denver Health Patient Transportation Technician in Denver, Colorado
We are recruiting for a motivated Patient Transportation Technician to join our team!
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DepartmentNursing Staffing Office
Float Pool is made up of nurses and certified nurse aids (CNAs) who are proficient and competent in all medical/surgical areas at Denver Health. In addition, we have specialized teams for women and children departments, critical care and emergency departments, and acute care departments.
Job Summary
The Technician I, Patient Transportation ("Tech"), under general supervision, oversees patient and non-patient transport throughout the entire Denver Health Medical Center main (including but not limited to nursing units, diagnostic areas, clinics and morgue).
Essential Functions:
Patient Transport Transports patients from one area to another; using the 2 patient identifier process to ensure safe, quality care. (50%) Delivers laboratory specimens, blood products, medications and other hospital/medical items to the requested departments as needed. Accesses the pneumatic tube system, including blood products and medications, to and from the tube and the desired location. (25%) Equipment Maintenance Ensures equipment management, wheelchairs, O2 and stretchers storage are in compliance with Joint Commission through rounding, recovery of departmental property and staff education of proper cleaning of equipment and storage locations. Cleans equipment after each patient use. (15%) Responds to critical situations e.g. Code White for transportation assistance. (10%)
Education:
No High School Diploma and/or No GED
Work Experience:
less than 1 year Related experience
Licenses:
BLS-Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) - AHA - American Heart Association Required
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Excellent interpersonal skills. Ability to read, write, comprehend, and follow written and verbal instructions. Ability to access and read organizational email.
Shift
Work TypeRegular
Salary$20.00 - $27.00 / hr
Benefits
Outstanding benefits including up to 27 paid days off per year, immediate retirement plan employer contribution up to 9.5%, and generous medical plans
Free RTD EcoPass (public transportation)
On-site employee fitness center and wellness classes
Childcare discount programs & exclusive perks on large brands, travel, and more
Tuition reimbursement & assistance
Education & development opportunities including career pathways and coaching
Professional clinical advancement program & shared governance
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer+ free student loan coaching and assistance navigating the PSLF program
National Health Service Corps (NHCS) and Colorado Health Service Corps (CHSC)... For full info follow application link.
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