Transportation Aide

Trinity Health•Springfield, MA

4d•$17 - $22•Onsite

About The Position

Performs various duties in transporting patients and supplies to various patient testing areas of the medical center assigned through the EPIC system. Patients are transported by three modes of transportation, bed, stretcher or wheelchair. Answers pages on beeper or Rover device. Completes transport request steps before, during, and after transport in the EPIC system. Responsible for transporting medication during specific patient transports. Assists with transferring of patients using proper body mechanics and safe lift equipment. When assigned, transports supplies and materials from one department to another. Maintains the cleanliness of all transport equipment such as wheelchairs, stretchers, etc. Monitors the number and placement of Transport wheelchairs, stretchers and oxygen cylinders. Completes yearly competency form.

Requirements

Must be able to read, write, and comprehend basic written instructions in English.
Must also be able to comprehend verbal instructions and speak/reply in English.
Must be 18 years of age and have high school diploma or equivalent.
Requires contact with patients, visitors and staff, which involves good inter-personal and customer service skills.

Nice To Haves

Some minor physical inconvenience or discomfort present in the workplace.
Moderate noise, disagreeable odors, etc. or occasional exposure to minor injury or other occupational hazard requiring precautions.
Requires prolonged standing, walking, and constant physical movements on a routine basis.
Must be able to lift 50 lbs. individually.
Work requires the ability to push and pull objects over 300 pounds on a daily basis with assist.
May be required to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) at times such as masks, eye protection, ear protection, gloves and gowns.

Responsibilities

Upon notification from the EPIC system or from the Hub Dispatcher, transports patients to and from patient areas and various diagnostic and treatment centers in a safe, dignified, and efficient manner.
Answers pages on beeper or Rover device.
Completes transport request steps before, during, and after transport in the EPIC system.
Responsible for transporting medication during specific patient transports.
Assists with transferring of patients using proper body mechanics and safe lift equipment.
When assigned, transports supplies and materials from one department to another.
Maintains the cleanliness of all transport equipment such as wheelchairs, stretchers, etc.
Monitors the number and placement of Transport wheelchairs, stretchers and oxygen cylinders.
Completes yearly competency form.