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Transportation Aide I PDTufts Medicine • Melrose, MA, US
Transportation Aide I PD

Transportation Aide I PD

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

Transportation Aide Per Diem Weekends

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 at Melrose / Wakefield Hospital.

Why Join Us?

  • Competitive salaries
  • Opportunities for career growth
  • Free on-campus parking

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.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Prior experience in healthcare
  • Location : Melrose / Wakefield Hospital - 585 Lebanon Street - Melrose, MA

    Hours : Variable Per Diem - 1st or 2nd Shifts - Saturday and Sunday

    Shift times : 7 : 00am-3 : 30pm or 3 : 00pm-11 : 30pm based on department needs

    Duties and Responsibilities

    The duties and responsibilities listed below are intended to describe the general nature of work and are not intended to be an all-inclusive list. Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned.

  • 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. 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.

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