Job Overview
Employment Type
Temporary
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $16.00 - $19.00
Work Schedule
Flexible
Benefits
Health Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
employee wellness program
Professional development opportunities
Employee assistance program
flexible scheduling
Job Description
Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) is a renowned public university and medical center located in Portland, Oregon. It is widely recognized for its leadership in healthcare, research, and education. OHSU strives to provide high-quality, compassionate care to patients while advancing the field of medicine through innovative research and exceptional academic programs. With its comprehensive hospital system and varied medical services, OHSU plays a vital role in the community’s health and well-being. The institution embraces diversity, equity, and inclusion, fostering a respectful environment for staff, patients, and visitors alike.
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Job Requirements
- High school diploma or GED
- excellent communication skills
- strong customer service experience
- positive and pleasant attitude
- ability to prioritize tasks
- ability to multitask and handle stressful situations
- ability to follow written and verbal instructions in English
- completion of in-house training on biohazard materials and CPR
- adherence to organizational code of conduct and workplace respect policies
- physical ability to perform essential job functions including lifting and transferring equipment
- willingness to work holidays
- ability to walk or stand for long periods
- ability to safely lift and transfer equipment and supplies
Job Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED
- excellent communication with public and staff
- strong customer service experience
- positive and 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
- completion of in-house training for biohazardous items and CPR within 90 days of hire
- compliance with code of conduct, respect in the workplace and applicable policies, procedures and agreements related to position, department or OHSU as a whole
- must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without accommodation
- healthcare or hospital experience preferred
- experience in safe transporting of patients, specimens, blood products, equipment and supplies preferred
Job Duties
- Transports patients using wheelchair, stretcher, hospital bed, and morgue cart to and from various locations including nursing units, diagnostics, pre-op, life flight pad and morgue
- transfers patients to and from stretcher, hospital bed, exam table and wheelchair using transportation-assist devices such as Hovermatts, Slipps, slider boards and backboards
- transports medical equipment, mail, labs, blood products and supplies to and from various locations within the OHSU environment including nursing units, diagnostic areas, clinics, exam rooms, operating rooms, laboratories, morgue or offices
- operates elevators for patient and equipment movement and relieves elevator attendants for breaks
- cleans and disinfects transportation medical equipment including stretchers, wheelchairs, morgue carts, HoverMatts, pillows and utility transport carts
- performs other duties as assigned
Job Qualifications
Experience
Entry Level (1-2 years)
Job Location
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