Patient Transporter
Mass General Brigham · Newton-MA
What the posting says
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- PayStated
- $17.71–$21.51 an hourAbout $36,837–$44,741 a year at 40 hours a week (derived, not posted)
- Employment typeStated
- Part time
- Work arrangementStated
- On-site
- ShiftStated
- evening
Evening (United States of America)
from the posting - EducationStated
- ['high school']
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Requirements, each with its sentence from the posting
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- English verbal and reading communication skillsrequired
Good reading and exemplary verbal communication skills in the English language
from the posting - Communication and interpersonal skillsrequired
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, problem solve, get along with others
from the posting - Premise Transport Application proficiencyrequired
Proficient in the use of the Premise Transport Application
from the posting - High school diplomapreferred
High school Diploma preferred
from the posting - Hospital setting experiencepreferred
6 months of experience in hospital setting helpful
from the posting - Knowledge of special patient needspreferred
Knowledge of special needs and behaviors or infant, child, adolescent, adult and older adult patients preferred
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Read the full posting as the employer wrote it
Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.
Job Summary
The Transportation Technician is an integral member of the health care team providing patient, equipment and information transportation, clerical and equipment coordination services to patients and co-workers. The Transportation Technician interacts with patients, families, Nursing, and a variety of interdisciplinary personnel and possesses strong interpersonal and communication skills and maintains a high standard of confidentiality.Essential Functions:
· Transports patients via stretcher, wheelchair, bed, escort, or other means to various areas within the hospital and Medical Office Buildings.
· Assists hospital staff with movement of patients on/off stretchers, wheelchairs, or beds.
· Transports deceased to morgue.
· Transports equipment, a variety of supplies, patient belongings, pharmaceuticals, medical records, patient related information, specimens, CSR carts, or storeroom materials to and from hospital areas and the Medical Office Bldgs.
· Provides messenger/ equipment delivery to codes.
· Attaches/detaches and checks oxygen gauges and associated tubing to provide oxygen supply to patient during transportation.
· Distributes patient care equipment.
· Retrieves, decontaminates, and performs maintenance on reusable equipment between patient use according to established procedures. Makes sure equipment is operating properly.
· Ensures that all equipment (both office and patient) is clean, safe, and is properly tagged or labeled.
· Maintains adequate and accurate records which monitors the operation and effectiveness of equipment.
· Generates charges for supplies, equipment, and services as appropriate.
· Provides Messenger/Equipment Rounds Service to all hospital departments and Medical Office Buildings.
· Transports patients to and from Radiology working independently from exam schedule.
· Retrieves, documents, and delivers storeroom items utilizing computer applications to locate and obtain items.
· Communicates pertinent information about the servicing of areas to appropriate personnel as necessary.
· Maintains confidentiality of information related to individual patients and patient care units.
· Provides other related duties as deemed necessary by the Supervisor. · Incumbent is considered essential during disaster situations.
· Assists in delivering clean linen carts to patient and ancillary units when needed.
· Incumbent is considered essential during disaster situations.
Qualifications
Education
· High school Diploma preferred Experience
· 6 months of experience in hospital setting helpful Knowledge and Skills
· Good reading and exemplary verbal communication skills in the English language · Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, problem solve, get along with others, and confront issues appropriately
· Knowledge of special needs and behaviors or infant, child, adolescent, adult and older adult patients preferred
· Proficient in the use of the Premise Transport Application.
Additional Job Details (if applicable)
Remote Type
Work Location
Scheduled Weekly Hours
Employee Type
Work Shift
Pay Range
$17.71 - $21.51/Hourly
Grade
1
EEO Statement:
Mass General Brigham Competency Framework
At Mass General Brigham, our competency framework defines what effective leadership “looks like” by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level. The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half People-Focused, half Performance-Focused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success. These competencies are used to evaluate performance, make hiring decisions, identify development needs, mobilize employees across our system, and establish a strong talent pipeline.
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