Safe Patient Mobilization Technician (Transportation Aide Lift Team)
Job Overview
Employment Type
Hourly
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $22.00 - $29.00
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Day Shifts
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
retirement plans
Paid Time Off
sick leave
Commuter subsidies
Tuition Reimbursement
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Annual Raises
Employee Discounts
Childcare service discounts
Growth/Development Opportunities
Job Description
Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) is a premier public academic health center located in Portland, Oregon. As a leader in medical education, patient care, and research, OHSU is dedicated to advancing health and well-being through innovation and compassionate service. With a comprehensive range of clinical services and a commitment to diversity, inclusion, and equity, OHSU attracts a talented, multidisciplinary workforce committed to improving the health of the communities they serve. OHSU offers competitive pay ranging from $21.81 to $29.09 per hour and supports its employees with a robust suite of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, retirement plans, paid time... Show More
Job Requirements
- High school diploma or GED
- Six months experience in a medical or healthcare environment or 90 days training with patient transportation
- Strong work ethics and a positive pleasant attitude
- Ability to prioritize daily tasks to maximize efficiency and patient experience
- Ability to multitask and function in stressful situations
- Must be able to follow written and verbal instructions in English
- Demonstrated skills in collaboration, teamwork and problem-solving
- Ability to frequently lift and reposition dependent or bariatric patients
- Ability to lift 50 pounds or push 300 pounds using appropriate equipment and body mechanics
- Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with a wide range of people under stressful situations
- Must be able to perform transportation, lift and transfer duties safely and unsupervised
- Completion of in-house biohazardous items handling and other assigned training modules within 90 days of hire
- Must complete annual SPM training and comply with code of conduct and workplace policies
- Must be able to perform essential functions with or without accommodation
Job Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED
- Six months experience in a medical or healthcare environment or 90 days training with patient transportation
- Excellent communication with public and staff
- Strong customer service experience
- Ability to prioritize daily tasks and multitask in stressful situations
- Demonstrated skills in collaboration, teamwork, and problem-solving
- Ability to frequently lift and reposition dependent or bariatric patients
- Ability to lift 50 pounds or push 300 pounds using proper equipment and body mechanics
- Ability to communicate effectively and professionally in English
- Must complete required training within 90 days of hire and annual training thereafter
- Preferred associates degree or EMT certificate
- Experience with safe patient mobilization devices and transport of patients and medical materials
Job Duties
- Rounds regularly to inpatient ICU floors and collaborates with clinical staff to assess patient needs
- Performs patient transfers or repositioning using appropriate lifting and transfer equipment
- Responds to patient falls and urgent situations in less than 15 minutes
- Responds to requests for patient lifts or transfers in less than 30 minutes and coordinates scheduling with clinical staff
- Transports patients using wheelchairs, stretchers, hospital beds, and morgue carts
- Transports medical equipment, mail, labs, blood products, and supplies within the hospital
- Operates elevators for patient and equipment movement and cleans and disinfects transportation medical equipment
Job Qualifications
Experience
Entry Level (1-2 years)
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