Patient Clinic Transporter - Certified Nursing Assistant

Job Details

Level

Experienced

Job Location

Winslow Indian Health Care Center - Winslow, AZ

Position Type

Full-Time

Education Level

High School Diploma

Travel Percentage

None

Job Shift

Any

Description

Under general supervision of the Ambulatory Clinic Nurse Manager, Senior Clinical Nurses, and Clinical Nurses, the Patient Clinic Transporter performs tasks (within their scope of practice / licensing requirements) required to ensure efficient and effective delivery of patient care in the clinic environment. Uphold the principles of WIHCC's Vision, Mission, and Value Statements. Maintains confidentiality of all privileged information at all times.

This list of duties and responsibilities is illustrative only of the tasks performed by this position and is not all-inclusive.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities :

• Maintains regular attendance and punctuality.
• Provides direct care to tribal members and service eligible patients in a clinic setting.
• Greets patients and provides assistance especially with safe patient transfer and ambulation.
• Escorts and assist patients into the medical facility; utilizes wheelchairs, gurneys, Hoyer Lifts, etc. as needed.
• Transport patients to and from various location within the healthcare facility, including but not limited to, patient rooms, diagnostic imaging, laboratory and other departments within the facility as needed.
• Assists patient in and out of wheelchairs, stretchers, and other mobility devices, including transfers from personal vehicle when necessary.
• Maintains medical supplies, completes rotation of stock, and disposal of expired materials.
• Sterilizes surgical instruments, using automatic sterilizer and maintains appropriate logs.
• Ensures patient room and equipment is properly cleaned and restocked after patient care and between patients.
• Performs general maintenance duties after all patient care needs are met, including cleaning, arranging and restocking supply cupboards; cleaning and sorting supplies, instruments, and equipment; calling attention to deficiencies in supplies and equipment; cleaning utility room; and bagging soiled linens. These maintenance duties will not supersede patient transport assignments or requested tasks.
• Maintains a clean and safe patient environment.
• Ensure patient safety during transport by following established protocols and procedures.
• Requires completion of tasks or duties assigned by a supervisor.
• Provides medical interpretation as needed.
• Upholds all principles of confidentiality and patient care to the fullest extent.
• Adheres to all professional and ethical behavior standards of the healthcare industry.
• Adheres to WIHCCs Personnel Policies and Procedures, departmental policies, rules, and regulations.
• Interacts in an honest, trustworthy and dependable manner with patients, employees, visitors, and vendors.
• Possesses cultural awareness and sensitivity.
• Maintains compliance with all Human Resources requirements.
• Performs other duties as assigned Such as rotating out to the satellite clinics.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications :

High School Diploma or GED is required. Credentialing as a Certified Nursing Assistant is required. One year nursing experience and / or one year related experience. Valid and current BLS / CPR Certification is required. Bilingual skills in English and Navajo language is preferred. Must maintain a valid unrestricted and insurable driver's license. Must successfully pass a background investigation and maintain suitable requirements for a Child Care position. This position is considered as a Child Care position, which requires a satisfactory background check investigation and is subject to the requirements of the Indian Child Protection and Family Violence Prevention Act, as amended (henceforth referred as the ICPFVP Act).

Knowledge, Skills, Ability :

Physical Demands :

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly is required to walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee frequently is required to taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and / or move up to 50 pounds.

Work Environment :

Work is performed in an office setting or outdoor work environment with a moderate noise level. Work environment may involve exposure to physical risks, such as blood borne pathogens and operating dangerous equipment or working with chemicals. Evening and / or weekend work may be required. Extended hours and irregular shifts may be required.

As required by P.L. 93-638, absolute preference will be given to qualified Navajo applicants. If there is no qualified Navajo applicant, preference will be given to qualified American Indian applicants.