Transporter - 32hrs/Day Shift at Partner's Healthcare in Northampton, Massachusetts

Job Description:

Site: Cooley Dickinson Hospital, Inc.


At Mass General Brigham, we know it takes a surprising range of talented professionals to advance our mission-from doctors, nurses, business people and tech experts, to dedicated researchers and systems analysts. As a not-for-profit organization, Mass General Brigham is committed to supporting patient care, research, teaching, and service to the community. We place great value on being a diverse, equitable and inclusive organization as we aim to reflect the diversity of the patients we serve.


At Mass General Brigham, we believe a diverse set of backgrounds and lived experiences makes us stronger by challenging our assumptions with new perspectives that can drive revolutionary discoveries in medical innovations in research and patient care. Therefore, we invite and welcome applicants from traditionally underrepresented groups in healthcare - people of color, people with disabilities, LGBTQ community, and/or gender expansive, first and second-generation immigrants, veterans, and people from different socioeconomic backgrounds - to apply.


With energy and purpose, Cooley Dickinson Health Care, a member of the Mass General Brigham system, is advancing health care in western Massachusetts, and has been since 1886. Our network employs more than 2,00 medical professionals and support staff, at our main Hospital campus in Northampton and additional locations in twelve towns throughout the Pioneer Valley. Cooley Dickinson's VNA & Hospital is also a vital part of our network, providing home-based services through-out Hampshire and Franklin counties.



Job Summary
Under the direction of the Support Services Manager and within established organizational and departmental policies and procedures, responsible for performing a variety of duties, including transporting patients, and sorting, processing and delivering mail and packages.


This position is part of the 1199SEIU Bargaining Unit at Cooley Dickinson Hospital.



Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required


• Non-Violent Crisis Intervention training (MOAB or equivalent) required within three (3) months of hire


• Demonstrated strong interpersonal skills required


• Demonstrated basic computer skills required


• Demonstrated good judgment required; demonstrated ability to interpret and adhere to both verbal and written instructions required


• Three (3) to six (6) months Transporter experience preferred


• Availability to work weekends, and holidays required

Additional Job Details (if applicable)



ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Use proper body mechanics to transport patients and equipment to all areas of the hospital. Transport and lift bodies into the morgue.


• Transport blood to the floors as requested.


• With, or without, nursing personnel, transfer patients onto and/or off beds, wheelchairs, and stretchers during patient transport.


• Change oxygen tanks and maintain proper number of oxygen tanks in each unit.


• Ensure proper IV positioning; make minor body adjustments and reset IV accordingly during patient transport.


• Monitor patients requiring one to one observation, reporting change(s) in conditions and needs, and care as supervisor indicates.


• Respond to security and life safety issues as needed.


• Process incoming and outgoing mail and packages using a variety of delivery companies including, but not limited to, United States Postal Service, United Parcel Service and Federal Express.


• Process and track packages using UPS computer.


• Process outgoing letters using an automated mailing machine. Maintain related records and track charges by printing reports.


• Prepare special mailings with Postal Service, i.e. First Class, Pre-sort and Third-Class Bulk Mailings. Complete necessary forms, sort and set up mailing for proper classification.


• Sort interoffice memoranda and doctor's reports and distribute them to the proper locations.


• Adhere to strict confidentiality guidelines.


• Maintain established hospital and departmental policies and procedures, objectives, confidentiality, quality improvement program, compliance, safety, infection control, and environmental standards.


• Maintain professional growth and development through attendance at seminars, workshops, conferences or in-services, professional affiliations, or journals to stay abreast of current trends in field of expertise.


• Meet annual competency and retraining requirements.


• Attend meetings as required.


• Perform other functions/duties as requested.

Remote Type


Onsite



Work Location


30 Locust Street



Scheduled Weekly Hours


32



Employee Type


Regular



Work Shift


Day (United States of America)



EEO Statement:


Cooley Dickinson Hospital, Inc. is an Affirmative Action Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.



Mass General Brigham Competency Framework


At Mass General Brigham, our competency framework defines what effective leadership "looks like" by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level. The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half People-Focused, half Performance-Focused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success. These competencies are used to evaluate performance, make hiring decisions, identify development needs, mobilize employees across our system, and establish a strong talent pipeline. Apply Now