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TouchPoint
nnnWe are hiring immediately for full time and part time PATIENT TRANSPORTER positions.
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nnAddress : UAB St Vincents Birmingham - 810 St Vincents Drive, Birmingham, AL 35205. Note: online applications accepted only .
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nnSchedule : Full time and part time schedules. Days and hours may vary. More details upon interview.
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nnRequirement : Previous customer service experience preferred.
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nnFixed Pay Rate: $14.00 per hour
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n nIf serving others is in your blood and you thrive on helping people heal, TouchPoint is the place for you! As part of Compass Healthcare, we care deeply for people, build belonging, and serve with detail, quality, and excellence to set the stage for healing.
nWe’re TouchPoint Support Services, and our mission is to serve up hospitality for patients, families, and visitors at Ascension Health hospitals across the U.S. From meals to facilities to patient support, our work creates moments that matter. This takes a big heart, a commitment to do the right thing, and the belief that together we can achieve more than we ever could alone. We empower and uplift each other, grow in our careers, and have fun while supporting the mission to improve the health of the poor and vulnerable.
nWe asked some of our associates why they love working for Touchpoint. Click here ( to see what they said!
nJob Summary
nPatient Transporter
nFacilitating Internal Hospital Patient Moves
nSummary: Responsible for the safe, timely and accurate transport of patients, medical equipment and patient-related items to their destinations.
nEssential Duties and Responsibilities:
nnnProperly and safely transports patients, secures IVs, drainage tubes, etc., and secures patient.
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nnIn accordance with the transportation of patients, uses wheelchairs and other approved rolling stock to carry out the essential duties of the position.
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nnDemonstrates competency in transporting all specific age groups.
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nnEnsures the safe, timely and accurate transport of patients to their destination using the proper requested equipment.
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nnCommunicates effectively with nursing personnel, clinicians, technicians or reception and dispatch.
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nnEnsures the comfort of the patient by being attentive. Offers blankets, checks modesty and only engages in appropriate conversation involving patients. Never transports patients in severe pain.
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nnAlerts nursing staff immediately to any signs of patient distress or equipment malfunction.
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nnMaintains equipment and reports equipment needing repairs.
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nnComplies with regulatory agency standards, including federal, state and JCAHO.
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nnAdheres to facility confidentiality and patient’s rights policy as outlined in the facilities HIPPA policies and procedures.
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nnPerforms other duties as assigned.
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n nAssociates at Touchpoint are offered many fantastic benefits.
nBoth full-time and part-time positions offer the following benefits to associates:
nnnRetirement Plan
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nnAssociate Shopping Program
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nnHealth and Wellness Programs
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nnDiscount Marketplace
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nnIdentity Theft Protection
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nnPet Insurance
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nnVoluntary Benefits, including Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Legal Services, and Choice Auto and Home Program
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n nIn addition, full-time positions also offer the following benefits to associates:
nnnMedical
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nnDental
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nnVision
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nnLife Insurance/AD
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nnDisability Insurance
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nnCommuter Benefits
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nnEmployee Assistance Program
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nnFlexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
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n nAssociates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed Remotely, click here ( or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information.
n nAbout Compass Group: Achieving leadership in the foodservice industry
nCompass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.
nQualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity.
nCertain positions may require Florida Level 2 background screening. Details:
nApplications are accepted on an ongoing basis.
nApplication Deadline: applications are accepted ongoing until all openings are filled for this position. If an applicant is declined due to the position being filled, they may still be considered for future opportunities and are always welcome to reapply.
nTouchpoint maintains a drug-free workplace.
Worksite address
birmingham, AL, 35275, US
Who can apply
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