Patient Transport/Linen Associate - Rotating Shifts

Job Details

Patient Transport/Linen Associate

Job Description

American Heart Association BLS Cert REQUIRED

Under the direct supervision of the Lead Linen Distribution Associate and Environmental Services Supervisor, the Linen Distribution Associate is responsible for the collection, inventory and distribution of hospital linens and uniforms and to provide an adequate supply of clean, sanitary linen to all user departments.

The Patient Transport Associate is responsible for the transportation and transfer of all patients to and from inpatient rooms, clinical testing areas and procedural areas. The Patient Transport Associate provides the transportation of patients as assigned by means of the designated method (wheelchair or stretcher). Reports intended transport or return of patient to the nurse in charge of area. Observes patients for adverse changes in condition or appearance during transport. Verifies transport task with person at location of assignment and reports completion of assignment as appropriate. Responsible for assuring that equipment is properly assembled, cleaned, maintained and delivered.

Education:
High School Graduate or equivalent preferred.
AND
Experience:
6 months to 1 year of experience in housekeeping or cleaning in a healthcare environment preferred but not required.

Work Shift

Rotating (United States of America)

Worker Sub Type

Regular

Primary Location Address

2301 South Broad Street,, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Nationally ranked, Jefferson, which is principally located in the greater Philadelphia region, Lehigh Valley and Northeastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey, is reimagining health care and higher education to create unparalleled value. Jefferson is more than 65,000 people strong, dedicated to providing the highest-quality, compassionate clinical care for patients; making our communities healthier and stronger; preparing tomorrow's professional leaders for 21st-century careers; and creating new knowledge through basic/programmatic, clinical and applied research. Thomas Jefferson University, home of Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Jefferson College of Nursing, and the Kanbar College of Design, Engineering and Commerce, dates back to 1824 and today comprises 10 colleges and three schools offering 200+ undergraduate and graduate programs to more than 8,300 students. Jefferson Health, nationally ranked as one of the top 15 not-for-profit health care systems in the country and the largest prov