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Under the direction of the Central Transport supervisor, the transporter responsibility is to provide transport services to the nursing floors.This includes transporting patients from patient floors to tests, equipment requests, and oxygen rounds. This position will perform various other support tasks to aid the other departments that make up Hospitality Services.
Hours: 40 hours per week, Mon-Fri 12:30pm-8pm
Rotating weekends and holidays required.
Location: Tufts Medical Center
Guaranteed Set Schedule and hours!
Main Responsibilities:
1. Ensures the safe, timely and accurate transport of patients to their destination including bring the proper requested equipment. Ensures the comfort of the patient by being attentive; offers blankets, checks modesty, and only engages in appropriate conversation involving the patient.
2. Assists patient care staff and utilizes proper body mechanics when lifting and transferring patients to and from wheelchairs, stretchers or beds.
3. Notifies nursing personnel, clinician, technician or reception upon arrival for patient. Verifies correct patient identification. Alerts nursing staff immediately to any signs of patient distress or equipment malfunction.
4. Completes transport quickly and efficiently; immediately notifies appropriate staff and leader when assignments are initiated and completed. Meets all performance related standards including response, active and completion times.
5. Disinfects transport equipment before and after use according to policy and manufacturer instructions for use. Removes linen, disinfects and makes up stretchers upon completion. Returns equipment to proper location. Collects and returns wheelchairs and stretchers to the proper holding areas. Ensures that medical waste is disposed of according to established infection control and prevention procedures.
6. Checks all equipment for proper and safe functions before use. Promptly reports any ineffective or broken equipment to unit leadership.
7. Interacts with other system teams appropriately. Keeps appropriate staff and manager informed of cancellations, activities, needs, and/or concerns. Notifies Director of potential situations and unreasonable response times.
8. Adheres to all policies, procedures and standards established by all regulatory agencies including but not limited to Federal, State, Joint Commission, OSHA, and CDC.
9. Takes initiative when observing patients waiting in corridors to go back to their rooms by notifying dispatch and transporting patient.
10. Conducts daily rounds to ensure equipment is properly stored.
11. Ensures compliance with policies and procedures for departmental operations.
12. Assists in orienting, training and developing transport associates.
Minimum Requirements:
For safety and quality reasons, must speak, read, write and understand English fluently.
Team player, able to work in a fast-paced environment.
2-3 years of previous work experience is preferred.
High school diploma or equivalent
What We Offer:
Competitive salaries & benefits
Medical, Dental & Vision benefits that start on day one!
403(b) retirement with company match
Tuition reimbursement
Guaranteed hours and set schedule.
Tufts Medicine is a leading integrated health system bringing together the best of academic and community healthcare to deliver exceptional, connected and accessible care experiences to consumers across Massachusetts. Comprised of Tufts Medical Center, Lowell General Hospital, MelroseWakefield Hospital, Lawrence Memorial Hospital of Medford, Care at Home - an expansive home care network, and large integrated physician network. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity and inclusion at Tufts Medicine. Tufts Medicine does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, national origin, gender identity and/or expression, marital status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided 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. Please contact us to request accommodation by emailing us at careers@tuftsmedicine.org.