Transportation Technician at Partner's Healthcare in Newton, Massachusetts

Job Description:

Site: Newton-Wellesley Hospital


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.



Job Summary
The Transportation Technician is an integral member of the health care team providing patient, equipment and information transportation, clerical and equipment coordination services to patients and co-workers. The Transportation Technician interacts with patients, families, Nursing, and a variety of interdisciplinary personnel and possesses strong interpersonal and communication skills and maintains a high standard of confidentiality.


Essential Functions:
• Transports patients via stretcher, wheelchair, bed, escort, or other means to various areas within the hospital and Medical Office Buildings.
• Assists hospital staff with movement of patients on/off stretchers, wheelchairs, or beds.
• Transports deceased to morgue.
• Transports equipment, a variety of supplies, patient belongings, pharmaceuticals, medical records, patient related information, specimens, CSR carts, or storeroom materials to and from hospital areas and the Medical Office Bldgs.
• Provides messenger/ equipment delivery to codes.
• Attaches/detaches and checks oxygen gauges and associated tubing to provide oxygen supply to patient during transportation.
• Distributes patient care equipment.
• Retrieves, decontaminates, and performs maintenance on reusable equipment between patient use according to established procedures. Makes sure equipment is operating properly.
• Ensures that all equipment (both office and patient) is clean, safe, and is properly tagged or labeled.
• Maintains adequate and accurate records which monitors the operation and effectiveness of equipment.
• Generates charges for supplies, equipment, and services as appropriate.
• Provides Messenger/Equipment Rounds Service to all hospital departments and Medical Office Buildings.
• Transports patients to and from Radiology working independently from exam schedule.
• Retrieves, documents, and delivers storeroom items utilizing computer applications to locate and obtain items.
• Communicates pertinent information about the servicing of areas to appropriate personnel as necessary.
• Maintains confidentiality of information related to individual patients and patient care units.
• Provides other related duties as deemed necessary by the Supervisor. • Incumbent is considered essential during disaster situations.
• Assists in delivering clean linen carts to patient and ancillary units when needed.
• Incumbent is considered essential during disaster situations.



Qualifications


Education


• High school Diploma preferred Experience


• 6 months of experience in hospital setting helpful Knowledge and Skills


• Good reading and exemplary verbal communication skills in the English language • Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, problem solve, get along with others, and confront issues appropriately


• Knowledge of special needs and behaviors or infant, child, adolescent, adult and older adult patients preferred


• Proficient in the use of the Premise Transport Application.



Additional Job Details (if applicable)


Additional Job Description



Remote Type


Onsite



Work Location


2014 Washington Street



Scheduled Weekly Hours


37.5



Employee Type


Regular



Work Shift


Evening (United States of America)



EEO Statement:


Newton-Wellesley Hospital is an Equal Opportunity 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.