North Mississippi Health Services
Ambassador
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North Mississippi Health Services
Job Summary The Ambassador is responsible for managing and optimizing patient and visitor transport, including wheelchairs, stretchers, and other means of transport. The role collaborates with the Shift Supervisor, utilizes strong communication and organization skills, documents and tracks all transport requests, and monitors transport equipment to ensure smooth and timely transportation.
Transportation Management
Receives and transports patients/visitors safely and timely to designated sites.
Seeks opportunities to reduce waste and streamline processes for safe and timely movement of patients within the organization.
Adheres to all policies and procedures for patient transport and uses proper body mechanics during transport.
Possesses working knowledge of TeleTracking, paging system, phone system and logs in/out of patient transport assignments.
Assesses transportation needs of patients.
Performs duties to meet personal needs and comfort of patients.
Assists with transport of patients requiring oxygen and IV therapy.
Ensures safe and proper handling of oxygen tanks and IV equipment during transport.
Monitors patients’ conditions during transport and reports any changes to nursing staff.
Provides comfort and reassurance to patients during transport.
Documents all requests for transport service to provide an accurate and timely tracking system.
Maintains wheelchairs, stretchers, etc., in a clean and sanitary condition and proper working order.
Qualifications Education
High School Diploma or GED Equivalent – Required
Experience 1-2 years documented proficiency in public relations – Required
Experience 3-4 years in a public relations capacity with successful demonstrated skills in technical, oral, and written communications – Required
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide age appropriate care to infants, pediatrics, adolescents, adults, and geriatrics.
Must be able to recognize changes or abnormalities in patient condition and report same.
Must have the ability to prioritize, assist, and perform numerous transport functions.
Must recognize patients in need of assistance and activate appropriate resources when needed.
Must communicate with a diverse group of people.
Must project a professional and personable image to patients, family members, staff, and other customers.
Must interact and communicate information and ideas to all levels of personnel within the organization.
Must be service oriented.
Physical Demands
Standing – Constantly
Walking – Frequently
Sitting – Rarely
Lifting/Carrying – Frequently 50 lbs
Pushing/Pulling – Frequently
Climbing – Occasionally
Balancing – Occasionally
Stooping/Kneeling/Bending – Frequently
Reaching/Over Head Work – Frequently
Grasping – Frequently
Speaking – Occasionally
Hearing – Constantly
Repetitive Motions – Constantly
Eye/Hand/Foot Coordinations – Frequently
Benefits A****vailable
Continuing Education
403B Retirement Plan with Employer Match Contributions
Pet, Identity Theft and Legal Services Insurance
Wellness Programs and Incentives
Referral Bonuses
Employee Assistance Program
Medical Benefits
Dental Benefits
Vision Benefits
License + Certification Reimbursement
Life, Long-Term and Short-Term Disability, Group Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity Insurance
Employee Discount Program
Other:
Early Access to Earned Wages
Tuition Assistance
Relocation Assistance
Paid Time Away
Special Employee Rates at NMMC Wellness Centers
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Other
Hospitals and Health Care
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role at
North Mississippi Health Services
Job Summary The Ambassador is responsible for managing and optimizing patient and visitor transport, including wheelchairs, stretchers, and other means of transport. The role collaborates with the Shift Supervisor, utilizes strong communication and organization skills, documents and tracks all transport requests, and monitors transport equipment to ensure smooth and timely transportation.
Transportation Management
Receives and transports patients/visitors safely and timely to designated sites.
Seeks opportunities to reduce waste and streamline processes for safe and timely movement of patients within the organization.
Adheres to all policies and procedures for patient transport and uses proper body mechanics during transport.
Possesses working knowledge of TeleTracking, paging system, phone system and logs in/out of patient transport assignments.
Assesses transportation needs of patients.
Performs duties to meet personal needs and comfort of patients.
Assists with transport of patients requiring oxygen and IV therapy.
Ensures safe and proper handling of oxygen tanks and IV equipment during transport.
Monitors patients’ conditions during transport and reports any changes to nursing staff.
Provides comfort and reassurance to patients during transport.
Documents all requests for transport service to provide an accurate and timely tracking system.
Maintains wheelchairs, stretchers, etc., in a clean and sanitary condition and proper working order.
Qualifications Education
High School Diploma or GED Equivalent – Required
Experience 1-2 years documented proficiency in public relations – Required
Experience 3-4 years in a public relations capacity with successful demonstrated skills in technical, oral, and written communications – Required
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide age appropriate care to infants, pediatrics, adolescents, adults, and geriatrics.
Must be able to recognize changes or abnormalities in patient condition and report same.
Must have the ability to prioritize, assist, and perform numerous transport functions.
Must recognize patients in need of assistance and activate appropriate resources when needed.
Must communicate with a diverse group of people.
Must project a professional and personable image to patients, family members, staff, and other customers.
Must interact and communicate information and ideas to all levels of personnel within the organization.
Must be service oriented.
Physical Demands
Standing – Constantly
Walking – Frequently
Sitting – Rarely
Lifting/Carrying – Frequently 50 lbs
Pushing/Pulling – Frequently
Climbing – Occasionally
Balancing – Occasionally
Stooping/Kneeling/Bending – Frequently
Reaching/Over Head Work – Frequently
Grasping – Frequently
Speaking – Occasionally
Hearing – Constantly
Repetitive Motions – Constantly
Eye/Hand/Foot Coordinations – Frequently
Benefits A****vailable
Continuing Education
403B Retirement Plan with Employer Match Contributions
Pet, Identity Theft and Legal Services Insurance
Wellness Programs and Incentives
Referral Bonuses
Employee Assistance Program
Medical Benefits
Dental Benefits
Vision Benefits
License + Certification Reimbursement
Life, Long-Term and Short-Term Disability, Group Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity Insurance
Employee Discount Program
Other:
Early Access to Earned Wages
Tuition Assistance
Relocation Assistance
Paid Time Away
Special Employee Rates at NMMC Wellness Centers
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Other
Hospitals and Health Care
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