Patient Transport Technician, Full Time, 2nd Shift

Baystate Health•Springfield, MA

14h•$17 - $22•Onsite

About The Position

Baystate Health, a nationally recognized leader in healthcare quality and safety, is looking for a Patient Transport Technician to join our team in Springfield, MA. As a member of the patient transport department, Transport Technicians participate in patient care by assisting health care team members with the lifting, positioning, and movement of patients and equipment. In addition, under the direction and supervision of the transport department you will transport patients to tests, transfers, discharges, admissions, and procedures. The employee contributes to patient and employee safety at all times. Reports to the Clinical Nurse manager. The Transport Technician performs a variety of duties including but not limited to; simple mobilization, assisting in transferring and preparing ambulatory patients for transport; transporting specimens in locked containers only; transporting medications from inpatient pharmacy to units; wheelchairs, stretchers and beds to units; under direction of registered nurse transporting non-critical patients to test procedures, room transfers and discharges. Transporting patients and various items throughout the hospital; cleaning assigned equipment used for patient transport, as required. The Transport Technician works collaboratively with others in patient/family - focused care teams. Transport Technicians must have the ability to prioritize work assignments, work in a fast-paced environment and interact with peers, clerical staff, nurses and other health care professionals. The Transport Technician may be required to perform other similar and related duties in a proactive manner under direction from leadership. Management has the right to change/add to the job responsibilities at any time.

Requirements

Previous experience in an orderly and/or clinical capacity preferred
CPR/BLS from American Heart Association required
HS Diploma, GED or Equivalent required

Responsibilities

Performs a variety of duties including but not limited to; simple mobilization, assisting in transferring and preparing ambulatory patients for transport; transporting medications from inpatient pharmacy to units; wheelchairs, stretchers and beds to units; transporting non-critical patients to test procedures, room transfers and discharges. transporting patients and various items throughout the hospital; cleaning assigned equipment used for patient transport, as required.
Excellent customer service skills. High level of interpersonal skills required. Provides for patient comfort and safety. Assists patients with ambulation and positioning.
Ability to work towards defined objectives with a minimum amount of supervision. High level of skill in organizing and prioritizing work.
Remove and clean equipment after patient use. Maintains order in storage areas. Perform other departmental duties as required.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Observes all health and safety requirements including body substances requirements including body substances precautions.
Assists with unit transportation needs to include on/off stretchers for patients arriving/leaving unit.
Rounds with all units to assess the need for stretchers, wheelchairs. Participates in projects as required and communicates effectively with team and patients.
Takes pride in appearance and follows all applicable grooming standards. Represents department and Baystate Medical Center in a positive light.
Completes daily standing weights on patients and reports to PCT or RN to put in CIS.
Properly washes hands in accordance with departmental infection control standards.
Maintains effective working relationships with peers, quests and other hospital employees that reflects mutual respect, professionalism and courtesy. Promotes good rapport with customers and guests.
Employee anticipates operational needs of the department and displays teamwork in assisting fellow employees. Employee demonstrates flexibility in being moved from one assigned position to another to achieve proper departmental productivity.
Employee identifies a need to assist patient/customer and utilizes resources within his/her authority to help.
Provides patient comfort and safety; assist patient with ambulation and positioning under the direction of RN

Benefits

Excellent Compensation
High-quality, low-cost medical, dental and vision insurance
Generous PTO – up to 25 days in the first year, with scheduled earned increases
Continuing education support and reimbursement
First Time Home Buyers Financial Packages
Farm Share Memberships
403b retirement company match & annual company contribution increase based on years of service
Free money coach advice from a certified professional
Wellbeing programs that include but are not limited to mental, physical, and financial health
Pet, home, auto and personal insurance
Life insurance
Reimbursement for a variety of wellbeing activities, included but limited to gym membership and equipment, personal trainer, massage and so much more!