Transportation Aide 2
Oregon Health & Science University•Portland, OR
•Onsite
About The Position
This is the second level of a two-level series, distinguished from the lower level by the responsibility for performing a wide variety of assignments and the assignment of more complex duties, including the transfer and transportation of patients. This position is also responsible for performing all functions of the lower level, Transportation Aide 1 responsibilities. All transport work is completed using the Teletracking transportation software and the current technology used to obtain transportation jobs.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED
- Complete in-house training for biohazardous items
- BLS from AHA required. New hires will be enrolled and required to complete during orientation.
- Must be able to follow written and verbal instructions in English.
- 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 perform the essential functions of the position with or without accommodation
Nice To Haves
- Healthcare or hospital experience.
- Experience in safe transporting of patients, specimens, blood products, equipment and supplies
Responsibilities
- Transports patients using wheelchair, stretcher, hospital bed, and morgue cart to and from various locations include, but not limited to: nursing units, diagnostics, pre-op, life flight pad and morgue.
- Transfer 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. These locations are, but not limited to: nursing units, diagnostic areas, clinics, exam rooms, operating rooms, laboratories, morgue or offices.
- Operates elevators for patient and equipment movement.
- Relieves elevator attendants for breaks.
- Cleans and disinfects transportation medical equipment: stretchers, wheelchairs, morgue carts, HoverMatts, pillows and utility transport carts.
- Other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Opportunities to learn and advance in a system of hospitals and clinics across Oregon and Southwest Washington.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
