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Transportation Aide 2 - Swing Shift

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $16.00 - $19.00
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee wellness programs
Professional development opportunities
Employee assistance program

Job Description

Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) is a renowned teaching hospital and research institution located in Portland, Oregon. As the leading academic health center in the region, OHSU is dedicated to improving health and transforming health care through innovative medical research, education, and clinical care. The university is committed to providing a diverse, inclusive, and supportive work environment where all employees can thrive. At OHSU, there is a strong emphasis on teamwork, patient-centered care, and safety, reflecting the institution's mission to advance health and well-being for all individuals.

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Job Requirements

  • High school diploma or GED
  • Excellent communication with public and staff
  • Strong customer service experience
  • Must have a 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
  • Complete 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

Job Qualifications

  • High school diploma or GED
  • Excellent communication skills with public and staff
  • Strong customer service experience
  • Ability to prioritize daily tasks to maximize efficiency and patient experience
  • Ability to multitask and function in stressful situations
  • Ability to follow written and verbal instructions in English
  • Positive and pleasant attitude
  • 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 various hospital locations
  • 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 within the hospital environment
  • 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
  • Completes in-house biohazard and CPR training within 90 days of hire
  • Complies with all hospital codes of conduct, workplace respect policies, and departmental procedures

Job Qualifications

Experience

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Job Location

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