Attendant
Kingston, NY
Attendant
Provides patient transport and interdepartmental support in a hospital, including communication, supply delivery, oxygen tank checks, traction equipment handling, and emergency assistance.
To provide assistance to maximize care to the patient and families throughout the hospital.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Responsible for interdepartmental transfer and transport of patients with emphasis on safety, prioritization and effective time management.
- Conveys communications between ancillary departments and nursing floors.
- Assures that all O2 tanks are in operational condition on all units and are replaced as needed.
- Familiar with set up, removal and storage of all traction equipment.
- Able to assume responsibility for the delivery of supplies; i.e., lifting devices and central supplies.
- Demonstrates cooperation with the shift Supervisor.
- Maintains a safe and neat environment in areas they are responsible for; i.e., orderly closet, oxygen storage area located on loading dock.
- Assists in emergency situations; i.e., assists in lifting patient after fall, helps with patients who require sitters, etc.
- Understands isolation/standard precautions.
- Performs any other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS
EXPERIENCE
- Previous hospital employment preferred.
EDUCATION
- High School Graduate or equivalency