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Patient Transporter

Patient Transporter

Salem Hospital NSMCJamaica Plain, MA, US
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Transporter Job Summary

Schedule : 11 AM - 7 : 30 PM every Saturday & Sunday

The Transporter is responsible for the safe and timely movement of patients, specimens, equipment, supplies, and linen throughout the hospital. This role also includes the collection of biohazard waste, sharps containers, and soiled linen. The Transporter supports daily hospital operations and plays a vital role in ensuring efficient care delivery.

Essential Functions

Receive assignments from the coordinator, which may include :

  • Patient transport
  • Laboratory specimen delivery
  • Linen and supply distribution
  • Morgue transport
  • Biohazard waste and sharps container collection and replacement

Complete each assignment promptly and notify dispatch upon completion to receive the next task. Perform quarterly cleaning of transport equipment to meet hospital cleanliness and safety standards. Attend monthly department meetings to stay updated on procedures and expectations. Support additional tasks and duties as needed to assist in hospital operations.

Qualifications

Education : High School Diploma or Equivalent preferred

Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? Yes

Licenses and Credentials :

Experience Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :

  • Staff adheres to all I C.A.R.E. Standards.
  • Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English : oral, written and typed.
  • Ability to converse with patients and staff in a friendly and courteous manner.
  • Must be able to follow instructions, printed or verbal.
  • Physical Requirements

  • Standing Frequently (34-66%)
  • Walking Frequently (34-66%)
  • Sitting Occasionally (3-33%)
  • Lifting Occasionally (3-33%) 35lbs+ (w / assisted device)
  • Carrying Occasionally (3-33%) 35lbs+ (w / assisted device)
  • Pushing Occasionally (3-33%)
  • Pulling Occasionally (3-33%)
  • Climbing Occasionally (3-33%)
  • Balancing Frequently (34-66%)
  • Stooping Occasionally (3-33%)
  • Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%)
  • Crouching Occasionally (3-33%)
  • Crawling Occasionally (3-33%)
  • Reaching Occasionally (3-33%)
  • Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34-66%)
  • Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%)
  • Feeling Constantly (67-100%)
  • Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%)
  • Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%)
  • Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%)
  • Talking Constantly (67-100%)
  • Hearing Constantly (67-100%)
  • Remote Type

    Onsite

    Work Location

    1153 Centre Street

    Scheduled Weekly Hours

    Employee Type

    Per Diem

    Work Shift

    Day (United States of America)

    Pay Range

    $18.10 - $21.23 / Hourly

    Grade

    SF1100

    EEO Statement

    Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and / or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran's Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources.

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