AddressThe Team:
The North West Patient Transport Support team are crucial in the flow of patients to and from the northern hospitals and other Tasmanian Health Service facilities.
The Role:
Provide an efficient and safe non-emergency Patient Transport service for eligible Department of Health (DoH) patients in accordance with Ambulance Tasmania (AT) Non-Emergency Patient Transport Policy and Clinical Protocols.
Work as a member of the Non-Emergency Patient Transport team providing transport of low acuity, medically stable patients requiring a basic level of care and observation for patients travelling to, from or between DoH facilities.
- Provide safe Patient Transport of medically stable patients who require basic care and observation during transport. Undertaking duties in accordance with established practices, procedures and policies. To attend to these duties promptly as directed by the Director Patient Transport and Interfacility Coordination or delegate.
- Provide patient care and transport as allocated through Patient Transport Dispatch in accordance with policies and procedures.
- Maintain operational contact with the Patient Transport Dispatcher(s).
- Undertake pre-transport assessment of patients and handover of patients at destination.
- Complete and maintain patient care records and any other required documentation and use technology related to non-emergency Patient Transport.
Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.
Position Features:
- Ambulance Tasmania is committed to promoting a positive workplace culture
- As a member of the Non-Emergency Patient Transport Team moving patients throughout Tasmania, the incumbent will have the opportunity to participate in an on call roster and, due to the nature of the work, reasonable overtime is a feature of this position
- Required to wear appropriate uniform
- There may, at times, be a requirement to support Emergency Medical Services (paramedics)
Details of Appointment:
Fixed term casual, positions working as and when required, commencing from as soon as possible for a period of 12 months.
*notwithstanding hours to be negotiated with the successful applicant
- Applicants should note that, for a period of twelve months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill subsequent or similar vacancies.
Salary:
$63,336 to $66,917 pro-rata per annum + 11% superannuation
$41.26 - $43.60 per hours (inclusive of leave loading)
- Salary range is in accordance with Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement 2022
Eligibility:
Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria:
- Current unrestricted Driver’s Licence
The Head of the State Service has determined that the person nominated for this job is to satisfy a pre‑employment check before taking up the appointment, on promotion or transfer. The following checks are to be conducted:
- Conviction checks in the following areas:
- crimes of violence
- sex related offences
- serious drug offences
- crimes involving dishonesty
- serious traffic offences
- Identification check
- Disciplinary action in previous employment check.
Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents:
We encourage you to review the Applicant Guide, Statement of Duties, prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and selection criteria.
Statement of Duties:
Applicant Guide:
How to Apply:
Apply Online. Please click the "Apply" button on this screen. This ensures important questions about you are answered.
You will be prompted to complete a 1-2 page application detailing your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the attached Statement of Duties.
Please Note:
- All attachments must be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.
- Referee details are submitted as part of the online application so make sure you have the contact details of two referees before applying.
For More Information:
Helen Rowley
Operations Supervisor Patient Transport
(03) 6166 1***
************@ambulance.tas.gov.au
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