Transporter-2

southshorehealth; Weymouth (MA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Part time

Job summary

South Shore Health in Weymouth, MA is seeking a part-time Patient Transporter for weekend shifts. You will ensure safe transport of patients, specimens, and equipment, using wheelchairs or stretchers under Nursing supervision.

Responsibilities include prompt, courteous service to patients and co-workers, coordination with nursing staff, and documentation of transport services. This role emphasizes safety, infection control, and reliable dispatch when needed.

Responsibilities

• Safety/Quality: transport patients safely between departments using stretchers and wheelchairs.
• Patient Care/Clinical Support: assist with patient transfers and monitor patient condition during transport.
• Communication and Coordination: inform departments of patient departure and return promptly.
• Technology: use department software and SSH devices to receive orders and document completion.
• Professional Development: attend mandatory in-services and stay updated on hospital policies.
• Compliance: follow policies and safeguard patient privacy and security.

Job description

Facility: LOC0001 - 55 Fogg Road55 Fogg Road, Weymouth, MA 02190

Department Name: SSH Patient Transport

Status: Part time

Budgeted Hours: 16

Shift: Every Weekend (United States of America)

Under the direction of the Manager of Patient Transport and Visitor Services, the Patient Transporter will function within the guidelines of South Shore Health's policies and procedures.

The Patient Transporter provides prompt, courteous, customer service to patients, visitors, and co-workers.

He/ She works in collaboration with other team members and ancillary departments by providing excellent service.

Responsible for safe transport of patients, specimens, and equipment.

He/ She is responsible for the safe transport of patients using a wheelchair or stretcher.

This may also include the transport of patients with oxygen, IV poles and other equipment.

He/ She may also be responsible for carrying out dispatch services and the appropriate documentation of such services when needed.

Compensation Pay Range: $19.10 - $27.30

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1. Safety/Quality - Fosters a "Culture of Safety" through personal ownership and commitment to a safe environment.

   • Verifies patient identification prior to the start of any transport.
   • Safely transports patients between departments (radiology, PACU, medical surgical units, and emergency department) using stretchers, wheelchairs, and beds.
   • Follows proper hand hygiene to support patient and staff safety.
   • Picks up patients and transports them to the designated areas within 18-20 minutes.
   • Assists with maintaining a safe, clean, and orderly patient environment.
   • Responsible for following Infection Prevention guidelines in cleaning and maintaining stretchers, wheelchairs, and other applicable equipment.
   • Monitors the safety of the behavior management patient. Checks for Blue for Behavior bar on patient room placard.

2. Patient Care/ Clinical Support Responsibilities

   • Assisting with patient transfers using specialized equipment such as slide boards, gait belts, etc.
   • Monitor patient comfort and condition during transport.
   • Monitor O2 & IV lines during transport for safety and changes.
   • Report any changes or concerns to nursing staff.
   • Assist in patient repositioning and hygiene support.
   • Discharges patients following proper procedures. Upon notification of discharge, the patient is safely brought to the main entrance or departure lounge.
   • Transports lab specimens from all areas (inpatient units, ambulatory, etc.) to the Laboratory using universal precautions carried out.
   • Transports x-ray reports, medical records and all other equipment necessary, O2, etc.
   • Safely handles gas cylinders and safely applies patient oxygen administration devices under direct Nursing supervision.
   • In time of emergency, bring a code cart to the designated unit.

3. Communication and Coordination

   • Communicate clearly with nursing and clinical staff.
   • Accurately inform departments of patient departure and return to unit as soon as possible.
   • Communicate and engage with patients in a positive style/ technique providing reassurance and emotional support.
   • Communicate any concerns or observations to clinical staff. replacements) ...

4. Technology

   • Utilizes software applications required by department and unit standards.
   • Accountable to understand how to operate SSH issued device to receive transport orders and document completion of services.
   • Answers the phone and dispatches services when needed, prioritizing needs of the nursing department. If covering the Dispatcher, logs calls appropriately, as they come in over the computer.

5. Professional Development

   • Attends mandatory in-services as required by South Shore Health.
   • Biannual attendance at in-service mandatory; i.e., CPR.
   • Completes annual education as assigned through Healthstream or other learning management systems by CPDS in a timely manner.
   • Accountable for being informed about changes in hospital policy and procedures.

6. Compliance

   • Complies with applicable policies and procedures.
   • Safeguards the privacy and security of patient information. The employee complies with policies and procedures relating to SSH's privacy and security programs.
   • Brings potential compliance issues to a manager, supervisor, executive director, or