Impactful Patient Transport Aide 2 — Swing Shift

Oregon Health & Science University; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Oregon Health & Science University is hiring for a Transportation Aide 2 to support patient movement across hospital units. The role includes transporting patients by wheelchair and stretcher, moving equipment and supplies, and operating elevators to facilitate safe care delivery.

Qualified applicants will have a high school diploma or GED, BLS, and in-house biohazard training, with strong communication and customer service skills and the ability to work under pressure.

Qualifications

• 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

Responsibilities

• Transports patients using wheelchair, stretcher, hospital bed, and morgue cart to and from various locations including nursing units, diagnostics, pre-op, life flight pad and morgue.
• Transports medical equipment, mail, labs, blood products and supplies within the OHSU environment.
• Operates elevators for patient and equipment movement and relieves elevator attendants for breaks.
• Cleans and disinfects transportation equipment such as stretchers, wheelchairs, morgue carts, HoverMatts, pillows and carts.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Follow written instructions

Verbal instructions

Excellent communication

Customer service

Positive attitude

Prioritize tasks

Multitask under stress

Accommodations aware

Education

High school diploma or GED

In-house biohazard training

BLS from AHA required

Job description

Oregon Health & Science University is hiring for a Transportation Aide 2 to support patient movement across hospital units. The role includes transporting patients by wheelchair and stretcher, moving equipment and supplies, and operating elevators to facilitate safe care delivery.

Qualified applicants will have a high school diploma or GED, BLS, and in-house biohazard training, with strong communication and customer service skills and the ability to work under pressure.