Transportation Technician

New England Child Life; Newton, Northern (MA, KY); Hybrid; USD 50,747,000 - 61,635,000; Full time

Job summary

Mass General Brigham in Newton-Wellesley Hospital seeks a Transportation Technician to join the patient, equipment and information transport team. You will coordinate patient movement, assist staff, and ensure confidentiality while providing reliable messenger and equipment services.

This onsite role requires strong communication, attention to safety, and experience or familiarity with transport applications; it supports radiology and other departments and contributes to overall hospital

Qualifications

• High school diploma preferred.
• 6 months of hospital experience helpful.
• Excellent communication and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Transport patients via stretcher, wheelchair, or bed within hospital.
• Move patients with staff; transport equipment and supplies.
• Transport deceased to morgue.
• Maintain equipment cleanliness and proper labeling.
• Generate charges for supplies and services as appropriate.
• Maintain confidentiality of patient information.
• Assists in disaster situations as needed.

Skills

Verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Premise Transport Application

Confidentiality

Education

High school Diploma

Job description

Site: Newton-Wellesley Hospital Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.

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)

Remote Type: Onsite

Work Location: 2014 Washington Street

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Employee Type: Regular

Work Shift: Evening (United States of America)

Pay Range: $17.71 - $21.51/Hourly

Grade 1

At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and any offer extended will take into account your skills, relevant experience if applicable, education, certifications and other essential factors. The base pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications; however, it does not encompass all elements contributing to your total compensation package. In addition to competitive base pay, we offer comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth.

EEO Statement: 4100 Newton-Wellesley Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran’s Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.

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