Transportation technician

Job Description Transportation Technician - ( 3180983 ) Description

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 store room 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.
• Responsible for all other related duties.

Qualifications

Qualifications : Education

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
• Proficient in the use of the Premise Transport Application.

EEO Statement

Primary Location

MA-Newton-NWH Main Campus Posted Shift Description : Monday 11p-7a Friday 11p -7a Friday 11p-7a Saturday 11p-7a Sunday 11p -7a, and every Holidays 11p-7a

Last updated : 2024-09-20