Transporter CNA

Overview

CHI Franciscan and Virginia Mason are now united to build the future of patient-centered care across the Pacific Northwest. That means a seamlessly connected system offering quality care close to home. From basic health needs to the most complex, highly specialized care, our patients can count on us to meet their needs with convenient access to the region's most prestigious experts and innovative treatments and technologies. While you're busy impacting the healthcare industry, we'll take care of you with benefits that may include health/dental/vision, FSA, matching retirement plans, paid vacation, adoption assistance, annual bonus eligibility, and more!

Responsibilities

Job Summary

This job is responsible for transporting patient and equipment between departments/locations. Provides with basic aspects of patient care, patient mobility and maintenance of equipment under the direction of a Registered Nurse in a defined care team. Contributes to the delivery of patient focused care.

Essential Duties

• Assists with cleaning of equipment and maintenance of department; may exchange oxygen tanks and/or attach IV's to wheelchairs or gurneys as necessary.
• Escorts patient at the time of discharge from their room to personal transportation.
• Maintains a safe work and patient environment, adhering to the hospital's Safety, Risk Management, Regulatory Standards and infection prevention.
• Performs basic life support, gives assistance to medical staff during emergencies, and may respond to hospitals codes.
• Performs basic patient care activities, based on skill, ability and limitations of scope of practice, as directed by management and/or nursing staff.
• Transports patients to and from nursing units and ancillary departments in a manner conducive to patient safety and comfort; returns all equipment after transport (ie. wheelchair, stretcher); informs floors when patient is being transported; provides feedback to healthcare staff on occurrences during period of transport.

Qualifications

Education/Experience

• Completion of an accredited Nursing Assistant program (or military medical specialty training).
• Six months related work experience preferred.

License/Certification

• Current certification as a Certified Nursing Assistant by the Washington State Nursing Commission.
• Current American Heart Association Healthcare Provider BLS certification.