Patient Transporter

Brown-University-Health-1; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 24,796 - 35,569; Full time

Job summary

The Miriam Hospital in Providence, RI is seeking a dedicated Transporter to support patient flow and materials delivery on the night shift. Under supervision, you will assist clinical staff, move patients and supplies between departments, and help ensure patient identification accuracy and safety protocols are followed.

Responsibilities include transporting patients by wheelchair or bed, delivering equipment, collecting specimens and orders, and upholding infection control standards in a

Qualifications

• Follow written and oral instructions in English.
• Secondary school level education.
• Effective interpersonal communication skills.
• Physical ability to perform essential duties.
• Demonstrate knowledge of patient identification procedures.

Responsibilities

• Transport patients and materials within the hospital and to/from outside facilities.
• Transport patients via wheelchair, bed or stretcher to and from clinical and ancillary areas.
• Assist clinical personnel in transferring patients between beds, chairs, wheelchairs and stretchers.
• Support department areas as directed by the dispatcher.
• Collect and sign off specimens, cultures, orders, and requisitions, and deliver items to destinations.
• Deliver audiovisual equipment.
• Maintain department policies related to safety, environmental and infection control.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Follow instructions in English

Physical stamina

Education

Secondary school level education

Job description

SUMMARY

Under general supervision of Central Transport Manager transports patients and patient related materials throughout the hospital campus. Works primarily in outpatient clinical areas, such as the Fain Health Center (FHC). All essential functions performed in this position reflect the age specific needs of the patients. Brown University Health employees are expected to successfully role model the organization's values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence as these values guide our everyday actions with patients, customers and one another.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Transports patients and materials within the hospital, and to and from outside facilities.
• Transports patients via wheelchair, bed or stretcher to and from clinical and ancillary.
• Assists clinical personnel in transferring patients to or from beds, chairs, wheelchairs, and/or stretchers.
• Supports department areas as directed by the dispatcher.
• Collects and signs off specimens, cultures, orders, and requisitions, and delivers items to appropriate destinations.
• Delivers audiovisual equipment.
• Maintains established department policies and procedures related to quality assurance, safety, environmental and infection control.
• For example, cleans and stores equipment upon job completion.
• Performs other related duties as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Requires the ability to follow written and oral instructions in English.
• The level of education normally attained in courses at secondary school levels.
• Effective interpersonal communication skills.
• Physical ability to perform essential duties.
• Demonstrate knowledge, visual acuity, and skills necessary to provide correct Patient identification (check names on patient bracelets, pager and ticket to ride).

EXPERIENCE

• Entry level. Customer service experience preferred.
• Between 2-4 weeks of on the job training will be provided

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Healthcare environment such as acute care hospitals, physicians’ offices and ancillary healthcare enterprises.
• Works with transport equipment and has direct patient contact; takes standard precautions and proper PPE as directed by Nursing personnel when transporting barrier patients. Uniforms provided must be worn. Any potential hazards are minimized or nullified by adherence to established safety procedures and precautions including use safety equipment and protective clothing.

PAY RANGE

$18.00-$25.82

EEO STATEMENT

Brown University Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and maintaining a work environment free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment.

LOCATION

The Miriam Hospital - 164 Summit Ave Providence, Rhode Island 02906

WORK TYPE

11pm-7:30am rotating weekends and holidays

WORK SHIFT

Night

DAILY HOURS

8 hours

DRIVING REQUIRED

No