Patient Transporter

Mass General Brigham•Jamaica Plain, MA

34d•Onsite

About The Position

The transporter must transport patients, specimens, equipment and supplies, and linen throughout the hospital as needed. Collect biohazard waste, sharps containers, and soiled linen throughout the hospital. Receive information from the coordinator regarding the type of transport to be done. (This can be Patient Transport, Lab Transport, Linen Delivery, Supply Transport, Morgue Transport, Biohazard pickup and container replacement, Etc.) Complete the assignment promptly, notify dispatch of completion, and receive new information regarding the next assignment. Complete quarterly equipment cleaning. Attend monthly meetings. Other duties and tasks as needed.

Requirements

High school education or equivalent preferred
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English: oral, written, and typed
Ability to converse with patients and staff in a friendly and courteous manner
Must be able to follow instructions, printed or verbal.
Must be able to be on feet most of the shift as required
Must be able to help transfer patients from beds to stretchers and wheelchairs.

Responsibilities

Transport patients, specimens, equipment and supplies, and linen throughout the hospital.
Collect biohazard waste, sharps containers, and soiled linen throughout the hospital.
Receive transport assignments from the coordinator.
Complete assignments promptly and notify dispatch of completion.
Receive new assignment information.
Complete quarterly equipment cleaning.
Attend monthly meetings.
Perform other duties and tasks as needed.