Patient Transport

Brown Medicine • Providence, RI

2d • $18 - $26 • Onsite

About The Position

SUMMARY: Under general supervision of Central Transport Manager transports patients and patient related materials throughout the hospital campus. Works primarily in outpatient clinical areas, such as the Fain Health Center (FHC). All essential functions performed in this position reflect the age specific needs of the patients. Brown University Health employees are expected to successfully role model the organization's values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence as these values guide our everyday actions with patients, customers and one another. RESPONSIBILITIES: Transports patients and materials within the hospital, and to and from outside facilities. Transports patients via wheelchair, bed or stretcher to and from clinical and ancillary. Assists clinical personnel in transferring patients to or from beds, chairs, wheelchairs, and/or stretchers. Supports department areas as directed by the dispatcher. Collects and signs off specimens, cultures, orders, and requisitions, and delivers items to appropriate destinations. Delivers audiovisual equipment. Maintains established department policies and procedures related to quality assurance, safety, environmental and infection control. For example, cleans and stores equipment upon job completion. Performs other related duties as required. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Requires the ability to follow written and oral instructions in English. The level of education normally attained in courses at secondary school levels. Effective interpersonal communication skills. Physical ability to perform essential duties. Demonstrate knowledge, visual acuity, and skills necessary to provide correct Patient identification (check names on patient bracelets, pager and ticket to ride). EXPERIENCE: Entry level. Customer service experience preferred. Between 2-4 weeks of on the job training will be provided. WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Uniforms provided must be worn. Healthcare environment such as acute care hospitals, physicians’ offices and ancillary healthcare enterprises. Works with transport equipment and has direct patient contact; takes standard precautions and proper PPE as directed by Nursing personnel when transporting barrier patients. Any potential hazards are minimized or nullified by adherence to established safety procedures and precautions including use safety equipment and protective clothing. Pay Range: $18.00-$25.82 EEO Statement: Brown University Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and maintaining a work environment free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment. Location: The Miriam Hospital - 164 Summit Ave Providence, Rhode Island 02906 Work Type: 10am-6:30pm rotating weekends Work Shift: Variable Daily Hours: 8 hours Driving Required: No As Rhode Island's largest health system and private employer, Brown University Health is the state's premier provider of health services and includes the only Level I Trauma Center for southeastern New England. Today, more than 20,000 people work at Brown University Health and bring their unique skills, experiences, and compassion to their jobs every day. Formed in 1994, Brown University Health is a not-for-profit health system based in Providence, RI comprising three teaching hospitals of The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University: Rhode Island Hospital and its Hasbro Children's; The Miriam Hospital; and Bradley Hospital, the nation’s first psychiatric hospital for children; Newport Hospital, Saint Anne's Hospital and Morton Hospital, community hospitals offering a broad range of health services; Gateway Healthcare, the state’s largest provider of community behavioral health care; and Brown Health Medical Group, the largest multi-specialty practice in Rhode Island. Brown University Health is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity of cultural background, race, gender, age, religion, identity, ability, and perspectives - we are actively committed to a diverse workforce that represents the patients and community that we serve. We are invested in creating a respectful, inclusive, and equitable environment that supports the holistic well-being of our employees and their families. Join us and help build a healthier future for our patients - and for yourself. Company Location Belonging and Engagement Nursing Our Mission

Requirements

• Requires the ability to follow written and oral instructions in English.
• The level of education normally attained in courses at secondary school levels.
• Effective interpersonal communication skills.
• Physical ability to perform essential duties.
• Demonstrate knowledge, visual acuity, and skills necessary to provide correct Patient identification (check names on patient bracelets, pager and ticket to ride).
• Entry level.

Nice To Haves

• Customer service experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Transports patients and materials within the hospital, and to and from outside facilities.
• Transports patients via wheelchair, bed or stretcher to and from clinical and ancillary.
• Assists clinical personnel in transferring patients to or from beds, chairs, wheelchairs, and/or stretchers.
• Supports department areas as directed by the dispatcher.
• Collects and signs off specimens, cultures, orders, and requisitions, and delivers items to appropriate destinations.
• Delivers audiovisual equipment.
• Maintains established department policies and procedures related to quality assurance, safety, environmental and infection control. For example, cleans and stores equipment upon job completion.
• Performs other related duties as required.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees