Healthcare Assistant I

POSITION SUMMARY:

The primary role and the majority of the shift for this position is to transport patients via wheel chair gurney and/or bed between hospital departments. This is a physical job requiring the ability to push pull and assist in the transporting and/or lifting of patients on a daily basis. This position will be responsible for effectively communicating with Clinical staff to evaluate document and verbally report patient status and condition as well as completing "S-Bar Ticket to Ride" documentation. Additional duties include but are not limited to clerical functions requiring basic computer skills as needed. This position requires the full understanding and active participation in fulfilling the Mission of the Organization. It is expected that the employee will demonstrate behavior consistent with the Core Values. The employee shall support the Organization's strategic plan and the goals and direction of the Performance Improvement Plan (PIP).

REQUIRED:

• Experience with transferring patients from rooms to different areas within the department. 
• Current Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) through American Heart Association
• Ability and desire to work in a physical role transporting patients between hospital departments on a consistent basis. The ability to perform the outlined physical abilities. The ability to effectively communicate with Clinical staff complete reports and documents regarding patient care and condition Demonstrated competency in patient care for the pediatric adolescent adult and geriatric patients
• Basic computer skills 
• Requires excellent communication skills and a customer service attitude. Must speak English and have legible handwriting.

PREFERRED:

• Bilingual Preferred. 
• Medical Terminology course.
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Possess a genuine interest and concern for patients. Demonstrates self-motivated self-directed behavior. Demonstrates self-motivated self-directed behavior. 

St. Joseph's Medical Center is a member of Dignity Health. The word dignity perfectly defines what our organization stands for showing respect for all people by providing excellent care. St. Joseph's Medical Center was founded in 1899 under the direction of the Dominican Sisters of San Rafael and is a not-for-profit fully-accredited regional hospital with 395 beds a physician staff of over 400 and more than 2400 employees. Specializing in cardiovascular care comprehensive cancer services and women and children's services including neonatal intensive care St. Joseph's is the largest hospital as well as the largest private employer in Stockton California. Nationally recognized as a quality leader St. Joseph's is consistently chosen as the most preferred hospital by local consumers.

One Community. One Mission. One California