USW Bid Period: 11/03/25 - 11/10/25Join us at Cleveland Clinic Akron General Hospital where we have been providing world-class care to our community for over 100 years. Here, we strive for patient-centered care and comfort with our collaborative team of healthcare professionals. We are committed to serving the community andtreatingour patients as family.As a Patient Transportation Aide, you willbe responsibleforthetimely,comfortableandaccuratetransference of patients, medicalequipment,and other related thisposition, you play a critical role in ensuring patients have access to the attention and treatment they need, offering a unique opportunity to make a difference in their lives every day.You can alsobenefitfrom thenumerousprofessional and educational development resourcesprovidedby the Cleveland Clinic system.A caregiver in this position worksnights from3:00PM- 8:00PM, including every other weekend.A caregiver who excels in this role will:Transportpatients and theirpersonal propertyusing wheelchairs,cartsand beds through the admission,dischargeand transfer procedures.Transport patients with/without IVs and oxygen to and fromPhysicalTherapy,OccupationalTherapy,Radiology,RadiationOncology,Physiologyand other departments, including themorgueas necessary.Clean,sanitizeand accountfor transportation equipment, wheelchairsandpatientcartsand storein designated areas.Provide wheelchairs for ACC,otherareasand visitors, restock portable oxygentanksand respond to all transport requests with a sense of urgency.Activate andcompletetasks at the start or end location via phone system.Notifynursingcaregivers, clinicians,techniciansor reception upon arrivalof the plete required logs and forms,including Critical Information.Verifycorrect patient identification throughappropriate means(i.e.armband, chart, pager, DOB, etc.)for propermode of transportation and standard precautions.Assistnursing caregiversinbeddingor movingpatientsfrom bed intowheelchairor ontostretcher.Consult with nursingcaregiversbefore lifting and transferringpatientsandobtainassistancewhen plete transportsefficiently andnotifydispatcherswhen assignments areinitiated,completedor when delays/cancellations areencountered.Understand and applyknowledge of basic patient transport concepts, infection controlpracticesand proper body mechanics for lifting and moving patients.Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:HighSchoolDiploma or GEDDemonstrated interestandaptitudeExpressedgenuine concern and care for patient welfarePhysical Requirements:Ability to lift and transfer patients requiring much assistance with minimal help.Personal Protective Equipment:Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as requiredPay RangeSalaries [which may be] shown on independent job search websites reflect various market averages and do not represent information obtained directly from The Cleveland Clinic. Because we value each individual candidate, we invite and encourage each candidate to discuss salary/hourly specifics during the application and hiring process.
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Patient Transportation Aide