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Transportation Aide ITufts Medicine • Melrose, MA, US
Transportation Aide I

Transportation Aide I

Tufts Medicine • Melrose, MA, US
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Full-time Transportation Aide At Melrose / Wakefield Hospital

Melrose / Wakefield Hospital, part of the Tufts Medicine system, has been offering the highest quality and accessible healthcare to the local community for over 130 years. With two hospital campuses, Level III Trauma Center, Level III Special Care Nursery, Breast Health Center, Cardiovascular Center and over 20 locations and 50 specialties, Melrose / Wakefield Hospital offers many opportunities to grow your career.

If you are passionate about providing care in your local community, come join our team!

What We Offer :

  • Competitive salaries
  • Medical, dental, vision insurance that start on day one
  • 403(b) retirement plan with company match
  • Generous earned time benefits
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Free on-campus parking

Location : Melrose / Wakefield Hospital - 575 Lebanon Street - Melrose, MA

Hours : 40 hours - 2nd Shift - 3 : 00pm - 11 : 30pm

Every other weekend and every other holiday shifts are required

Job Overview :

Responsible for transportation of patients to and from various departments as assigned. May assist with equipment requests, oxygen rounds, and other support tasks to aid the performance of the department.

Preferred Qualifications :

  • High School diploma or equivalent.
  • Prior experience in healthcare.
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
  • Duties and Responsibilities :

  • Ensures the safe, timely, and accurate transport of patients to their destination including bringing the proper requested equipment. Ensures the comfort of the patient by being attentive; offers blankets, checks modesty, and only engages in appropriate conversation involving the patient.
  • Assists patient care staff and utilizes proper body mechanics when lifting and transferring patients to and from wheelchairs, stretchers or beds.
  • Notifies nursing personnel, clinician, technician or reception upon arrival for patient. Verifies correct patient identification. Alerts nursing staff immediately to any signs of patient distress or equipment malfunction.
  • Completes transport quickly and efficiently; immediately notifies appropriate staff and leader when assignments are initiated and completed. Meets all performance related standards including response, active and completion times.
  • Disinfects transport equipment before and after use according to policy and manufacturer instructions for use. Removes linen, disinfects and makes up stretchers upon completion. Returns equipment to proper location. Collects and returns wheelchairs and stretchers to the proper holding areas. Ensures that medical waste is disposed of according to established infection control and prevention procedures.
  • Checks all equipment for proper and safe functions before use. Promptly reports any ineffective or broken equipment to unit leadership.
  • Interacts with other system teams appropriately. Keeps appropriate staff and manager informed of cancellations, activities, needs, and / or concerns. Notifies Director of potential situations and unreasonable response times.
  • Adheres to all policies, procedures and standards established by all regulatory agencies including but not limited to Federal, State, Joint Commission, OSHA, and CDC.
  • Takes initiative when observing patients waiting in corridors to go back to their rooms by notifying dispatch and transporting patient.
  • Conducts daily rounds to ensure equipment is properly stored.
  • Ensures compliance with policies and procedures for departmental operations.
  • Assists in orienting, training, and developing transport associates.
  • About Melrose / Wakefield Hospital :

    Melrose / Wakefield Hospital and Lawrence Memorial Hospital of Medford are two campuses with one community in mind : the people of north suburban Boston. Melrose / Wakefield Hospital and Lawrence Memorial Hospital are distinguished by the range of high-quality clinical care and services. Our teams welcome everyone with hospitality and humanity. We focus on reducing health disparities through 40+ local health programs across a system of hospitals, urgent care locations, outpatient services, and community physicians.

    Core to our values, Melrose / Wakefield Hospital's commitment to community is demonstrated by our many local health programs throughout our service area and participation in partnerships with community agencies and events, and education programs in more than 10 communities to support the wellness and health of our residents.

    At Tufts Medicine, we want every individual to feel valued for the skills and experience they bring. Our compensation philosophy is designed to offer fair, competitive pay that attracts, retains, and motivates highly talented individuals, while rewarding the important work you do every day.

    The base pay ranges reflect the minimum qualifications for the role. Individual offers are determined using a comprehensive approach that considers relevant experience, certifications, education, skills, and internal equity to ensure compensation is fair, consistent, and aligned with our business goals.

    Beyond base pay, Tufts Medicine provides a comprehensive Total Rewards package that supports your health, financial security, and career growthone of the many ways we invest in you so you can thrive both at work and outside of it.

    Pay Range : $17.00 - $20.02

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