
Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $16.00 - $19.00
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Disability insurance
Employee assistance program
Tuition Reimbursement
Job Description
Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) is a prominent academic health center located in Portland, Oregon. Known for its commitment to research, education, and patient care, OHSU integrates a wide variety of health services and specialized medical expertise to serve the community effectively. As a leader in healthcare innovation and patient-centered care, OHSU emphasizes diversity, inclusion, and cultural competence among its workforce. This dedication positions OHSU as a progressive and welcoming employer, providing numerous opportunities for career development and community impact. The university operates with a firm stance on equal opportunity, ensuring no discrimination based on protected class status and... Show More
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 bio hazardous 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 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
- Ability to follow written and verbal instructions in English
- Completion of in-house training for bio hazardous 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
- Ability 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
- 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
- Follows safety protocols and uses personal protective equipment as needed
- Performs other duties as assigned
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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