Patient Transport (40-E)

Beth Israel Lahey Health•Plymouth, MA

1d•$18 - $27•Onsite

About The Position

When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives. 40hpw, Evening Shift; 12:00pm-8:30pm Rotating weekends and holidays Job Description: UP TO $2000 SIGN-ON BONUS AVAILABLE Apply to learn more COME WORK AT PLYMOUTH'S LARGEST EMPLOYER AND BE A PART OF A GREAT COMMUNITY! EXCELLENT BENEFITS INCLUDING: Only work every other weekend! Paid vacation, sick time & holiday time Excellent Health/Dental/Vision benefits 403B with company match Basic Life Insurance provided at no cost Flexible Spending Account Employee Assistance Program Tuition Assistance Benefits are prorated for part-time positions It is understood that this is a summary of key job functions and does not include every detail of the job that may reasonably be required. As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment. More than 35,000 people working together. Nurses, doctors, technicians, therapists, researchers, teachers and more, making a difference in patients' lives. Your skill and compassion can make us even stronger. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled At Beth Israel Lahey Health, we are driving the change in health care that Massachusetts wants and needs. Our culture promotes continuous learning, growth, innovation and a sense of belonging. We make it a priority to offer comprehensive compensation and benefits and help you achieve a healthy and balanced life. While you're busy caring for and supporting our patients, we take care of you.

Requirements

On the job training.
Basic computer experience required
High School Diploma or equivalent
American Heart Association CPR/BLS

Nice To Haves

Previous customer service experience preferred
Previous experience in a healthcare environment preferred

Responsibilities

Responsible for documenting patient trip via Hospital Throughput com puter program.
Responsible for general transport of patients to and from care areas. May also be responsible for assisting patients to/from their vehicle.
Responsible for communicating with the patient regarding their pending departure.
Responsible for general transport/moving of patients as they go to and from patient care areas. This includes but is not limited to: Assisting patients in and out of a bed/wheelchair. Assisting patients on and off of a stretcher. Assisting staff that need lifting help or help with sliding a patient from stretcher to a care table.
Responsible for the transportation of equipment under responsibility of Transport Department
Responsible for utilizing mobile device to access Hospital Throughput Computer Program
Responsible for assisting patients with dressing/undressing as required.
Responsible for obtaining a “Ticket to Ride” from the nurse, upon arrival to the patients floor.
Responsible for obtaining the nurses signature on the “Ticket to Ride” before departing from the patients floor.
Responsible for communicating with patient’s R.N. before the patient departs from their room or as they arrive back to their room.
Responsible for safely parking the bed/stretcher/wheelchair by utilize the braking system and lowering the patients bed/stretcher before leaving the patient.
Responsible for communicating with the patient regarding their arrival in a department.
Responsible for communicating with the receiving department and handing off the signed “Ticket to Ride” before departing from that area.
When communicating with department must ensure patient is safe to be left; if receiving department not immediately ready for testing or other needs.
Responsible for maintaining cleanliness of patient equipment at the conclusion of each patient trip.
Responsible for communicating equipment issues to Manager as well as creating a BioMed service request for service of broken equipment.