Transportation Aide - Patient Support Services

UVM Health - Central Vermont Medical Center; Berlin (VT); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

UVM Health - Central Vermont Medical Center is seeking a full-time Transport Assistant in Berlin, Vermont. This role involves transporting and assisting patients across departments within the hospital, as well as managing supplies and equipment. Candidates should possess a high school diploma and strong interpersonal skills, with CPR & AED certification preferred.

Working hours include shifts on Monday, Thursday, and Friday from 11:30 am–8:00 pm, and weekends from 9:00 am–6:30 pm.

Qualifications

• High School graduate or equivalent education.
• Good customer service and interpersonal skills.
• CPR & AED certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Transport and assist patients to various hospital areas.
• Maintain and disinfect equipment as needed.
• Assemble and distribute linen exchange carts.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Customer service skills

Ability to push/pull over 74 pounds

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

This is a full-time position with a schedule of Monday, Thursday and Friday 11:30am–8pm, Saturday and Sunday 9am–6:30pm.

Position Summary

Transports and assists patients to various departments and areas of the hospital. Transports supplies, specimens, equipment and other items as required. Receives sorts, assembles Linen exchange carts and distributes linen. Required to assemble, disassemble, clean, disinfect and maintain equipment. Must have good interpersonal skills and the ability to clearly communicate with others. Able to stand for long periods of time, walk at least 10 miles per shift and able to push/pull over 74 pounds. CPR & AED certification preferred. Must be a High School graduate or equivalent.

BASIC KNOWLEDGE

High School diploma or equivalent. Good customer service skills. Certification in CPR/AED is preferred.

Experience

None required.