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Catholic Health System

Buffalo (NY)

On-site

USD 10,000 - 60,000

Part time

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Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Buffalo is seeking a part-time Patient Transporter. The role involves transporting patients within the hospital, assisting clinical staff, and providing non-technical care. Candidates must have good health and communication skills, and a high school diploma is required. Training will be provided for this entry-level position.

Qualifications

No previous practical experience required; training provided.
Must demonstrate competency after orientation.

Responsibilities

Transport patients between nursing units and other locations.
Assist in expediting procedures using appropriate equipment.

Skills

Good general health

Ability to read, write and speak English

Ability to lift or aid patients

Communication

Education

High School graduate or equivalent (G.E.D.)

Job Description

Salary: 16.38-20.55 USD

Facility: Mercy Hospital of Buffalo

Shift: Shift 3

Status: Part Time Temporary FTE: 0.600000

Bargaining Unit: CWA Local 1133

Exempt from Overtime: Exempt: No

Work Schedule: Nights with Weekend and Holiday Rotation

Hours:

11:00 pm to 7:00 am

Summary:

Transport patients between nursing units, diagnostic areas, morgue, to lobby for discharges as well as other locations within the hospital. Transfer patients from ICU and MRU.

In conjunction with Clinical staff and Patient Care staff, assists in expediting procedures by utilizing appropriate equipmentto transport and providenon-technical care to patients and maintain designated levels of equipment.

Responsibilities:

EDUCATION

High School graduate or equivalent (G.E.D.) required

EXPERIENCE

Positions will be entry level and require no previous practical experience prior to hire
Individuals will be trained by the employer
Once employed, there will be a period of orientation and training to the specific duties and responsibilities of the positions in order to perform the job competently
At the end of the orientation period employees will be required to demonstrate competency
If an appropriate level of competency has not been reached additional training may be required

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

Good general health necessary in order to stand and walk most of the day
Must be able to demonstrate the ability to read, write and speak English
Must be able to use a telephone
Must be able to take direction from a manager or supervisor or designee
Ability to work closely with people, often necessitating lifting or aiding patients in walking
Must be able to operate a pager or other communication device
Must be able to tell time and follow a time -based schedule to perform job tasks
Must be able to demonstrate core values of the Catholic Health System and Mercy Hospital
Communicates appropriately with peers, supervisors, and physicians
Demonstrates a supportive team spirit
Must be able to deal appropriately with stressful/adverse situations and / or patients

WORKING CONDITIONS

May be exposed to disagreeable conditions including but not limited to odors, blood, body excrement, etc.
May be exposed to communicable diseases
Clean, well-lighted, heated, and ventilated surroundings
Activity includes lifting, stooping, constant walking
Finger and hand dexterity and visual and aural and olfactory acuity to recognize changes in patients' condition
The ability to cope with stress and handle multiple priorities is required

Buffalo,NY,United States
Mercy Hospital of Buffalo