Job Overview
Employment Type
Temporary
Part-time
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $17.03 - $25.30
Work Schedule
Flexible
Benefits
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
pharmacy benefits
Paid Time Off
flexible spending accounts
403(b) savings matches
Job Description
St. Elizabeth's Medical Center, part of the Boston Medical Center Health System, is a reputable healthcare institution located at 736 Cambridge St, Brighton, Massachusetts. As a hospital dedicated to providing comprehensive and compassionate care, it serves a diverse patient population with a commitment to excellence in medical services and patient experience. The center is known for its community-focused approach, offering a wide range of medical specialties and supporting a collaborative environment among healthcare professionals, staff, and patients.
The role of Patient Transporter at St. Elizabeth's Medical Center is vital to the efficient operation and positive patient experience within the h... Show More
The role of Patient Transporter at St. Elizabeth's Medical Center is vital to the efficient operation and positive patient experience within the h... Show More
Job Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- 6-12 months of customer service or hospital experience
- Ability to effectively speak, read, and write English
- Ability to lift without limitations
- Willingness to participate in training provided by the department
- Maintain patient confidentiality and adhere to hospital policies
- Ability to collaborate and communicate effectively with healthcare staff
- Reliable and punctual with adherence to attendance guidelines
Job Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent strongly preferred
- 6-12 months of customer service or hospital experience
- Ability to effectively speak, read, and write English
- Ability to lift without limitations
- Training provided with experienced transport preceptors
Job Duties
- Provide safe transport of patients and miscellaneous items within the hospital
- Prepare daily walk-sheets of all assigned activity
- Transport patients in a safe and appropriate manner
- Prepare equipment by disinfecting and covering stretchers or wheelchairs
- Assist nursing staff with moving patients using good body mechanics
- Obtain and transport paperwork or charts as required
- Observe proper procedures during patient transport and monitor oxygen and intravenous apparatus
- Identify the correct patient for transport by verifying identification bands and personal information
- Use personal protective equipment as necessary and adhere to precautionary protocols
- Communicate effectively with patients, nursing staff, and other departments
- Report any changes in patient condition to nursing staff
- Transport specimens and miscellaneous patient care items as needed
- Maintain and clean transport equipment and report defects
- Demonstrate knowledge of fire safety, smoking, and infection control policies
- Practice good hygiene and hand-washing techniques
- Maintain professional conduct and patient confidentiality
- Deliver patients' belongings to and from security
- Keep hallways clear by proper equipment storage
- Respond to emergency codes and unexpected events
- Participate in training sessions and adhere to attendance guidelines
- Assist with conference room setups
- Perform other related duties as assigned
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