Transporter

Mass General Brigham; Northampton (MA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

Mass General Brigham is seeking a Per Diem Support Services worker to transport patients and handle mail and packages at Cooley Dickinson Hospital, under the direction of the Support Services Manager. The role involves a variety of duties across departments and requires adherence to hospital policies.

Key responsibilities include patient transportation, IV positioning adjustments, assisting with patient comfort and safety, and processing mail.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent preferred.
• Three to six months experience preferred.
• Demonstrated strong interpersonal skills required.
• Demonstrated basic computer skills required.
• Demonstrated good judgment required; demonstrated ability to interpret and adhere to both verbal and written instructions required.

Responsibilities

• Use proper body mechanics to transport patients and equipment to all areas of the hospital.
• Transport and lift bodies into the morgue.
• Transport blood to the floors as requested.
• With, or without, nursing personnel, transfer patients onto and/or off beds, wheelchairs, and stretchers during patient transport.
• Change oxygen tanks and maintain proper number of oxygen tanks in each unit.
• Essential Functions (Key Roles & Responsibilities)
• Monitor patients requiring one to one observation, reporting changes in conditions and needs, and care as supervisor indicates.
• Respond to security and life safety issues as needed.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Basic computer skills

Good judgment

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

3-6 months experience preferred

Job description

Site: Cooley Dickinson Hospital, Inc.

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

Under the direction of the Support Services Manager and within established organizational and departmental policies and procedures, responsible for performing a variety of duties, including transporting patients, and sorting, processing, and delivering mail and packages. This position is part of the 1199SEIU Bargaining Unit at Cooley Dickinson Hospital.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent preferred
• Three (3) to six (6) months experience preferred
• Demonstrated strong interpersonal skills required
• Demonstrated basic computer skills required
• Demonstrated good judgment required; demonstrated ability to interpret and adhere to both verbal and written instructions required

Physical Requirements

• Standing Frequently (34-66%)
• Walking Frequently (34-66%)
• Sitting Occasionally (3-33%)
• Lifting Occasionally (3-33%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device)
• Carrying Occasionally (3-33%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device)
• Pushing Occasionally (3-33%)
• Pulling Occasionally (3-33%)
• Climbing Occasionally (3-33%)
• Balancing Frequently (34-66%)
• Stooping Occasionally (3-33%)
• Kneeling Occastiually (3-33%)
• Crouching Occasionally (3-33%)
• Crawling Occasionally (3-33%)
• Reaching Occasionally (3-33%)
• Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34-66%)
• Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%)
• Feeling Constantly (67-100%)
• Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%)
• Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%)
• Talking Constantly (67-100%)
• Hearing Constantly (67-100%)

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

Key Roles & Responsibilities

• Use proper body mechanics to transport patients and equipment to all areas of the hospital.
• Transport and lift bodies into the morgue.
• Transport blood to the floors as requested.
• With, or without, nursing personnel, transfer patients onto and/or off beds, wheelchairs, and stretchers during patient transport.
• Change oxygen tanks and maintain proper number of oxygen tanks in each unit.
• Essential Functions (Key Roles & Responsibilities)
• Ensure proper IV positioning; make minor body adjustments and reset IV accordingly during patient transport.
• Monitor patients requiring one to one observation, reporting changes in conditions and needs, and care as supervisor indicates.
• Respond to security and life safety issues as needed.
• Process incoming and outgoing mail and packages using a variety of delivery companies including, but not limited to, United States Postal Service, United Parcel Service and Federal Express.
• Process and track packages using UPS computer.
• Process outgoing letters using an automated mailing machine. Maintain related records and track charges by printing reports.
• Prepare special mailings with Postal Service; i.e. First Class, Pre-sort and Third-Class Bulk Mailings.
• Complete necessary forms, sort and set up mailing for proper classification.
• Sort interoffice memoranda and doctor’s reports and distribute them to the proper locations.
• Perform the following tasks as necessary under the direction of the assigned nurse to maintain patient comfort and safety:
  • Falls prevention
  • Assist to place patient’s extremities back into bed as needed
  • Remove clutter or items within patient’s reach
  • Offer assistance with toileting
  • Assist patients to walk if independent in ambulation
  • Offer food and fluids
  • Assist health care team members with turning and repositioning while maintaining patient privacy and dignity.
• Patient Observer: (as needed)
• Remain in constant attendance with assigned high risk patient until relieved by assigned member of the healthcare team.
• Maintain safety for patients with suicidal ideation.
• Obtain assistance from healthcare team with any restrained patient who needs attention or assistance.
• Immediately report any change in the patient’s condition to the patient’s nurse.
• Recognize when/how to call 44 for help
• Interact with patients as directed by the patient’s nurse. Activities may include reading or talking to the patient, or playing cards
• Document patient status and interactions on required form per hospital policy.
• The following responsibilities will require assistance from a trained member of the healthcare team:
  • Application and ongoing assessment of restraints (If restraints are in use, PCO will notify healthcare team if restraints become too loose or too tight or if patient requires further help)
  • Use of assistive devices
  • Use of lift equipment
  • Feeding patients with high risk of aspiration
• Adhere to strict confidentiality guidelines.
• Maintain established hospital and departmental policies and procedures, objectives, confidentiality, quality improvement program, compliance, safety, infection control, and environmental standards.
• Maintain professional growth and development through attendance at seminars, workshops, conferences or in services, professional affiliations, or journals to stay abreast of current trends in field of expertise.
• Meet annual competency and retraining requirements.
• Attend meetings as required.
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Comply with all policies and standards.

Remote Type

Onsite

Work Location

30 Locust Street

Scheduled Weekly Hours

0

Employee Type

Per Diem

Work Shift

Rotating (United States of America)

Pay Range

$18.78 - $25.66/Hourly

Grade

SC2C23

EEO Statement

1910 Cooley Dickinson Hospital, Inc. 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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