Transportation Aide

Position Purpose

Performs various duties in transporting patients and supplies to various patient testing areas of the medical center assigned through the EPIC system.

What You Will Do

• Upon notification from the EPIC system or from the Hub Dispatcher, transports patients to and from patient areas and various diagnostic and treatment centers in a safe, dignified, and efficient manner. Patients are transported by three modes of transportation: bed, stretcher, or wheelchair.
• Answers pages on beeper or Rover device.
• Completes transport request steps before, during, and after transport in the EPIC system.
• Responsible for transporting medication during specific patient transports.
• Assists with transferring of patients using proper body mechanics and safe lift equipment.
• When assigned, transports supplies and materials from one department to another.
• Maintains the cleanliness of all transport equipment such as wheelchairs, stretchers, etc.
• Monitors the number and placement of Transport wheelchairs, stretchers and oxygen cylinders.
• Completes yearly competency form.

Environmental and Working Conditions

• Some minor physical inconvenience or discomfort present in the workplace. Moderate noise, disagreeable odors, etc. or occasional exposure to minor injury or other occupational hazard requiring precautions.
• Requires prolonged standing, walking, and constant physical movements on a routine basis.
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs. individually. Work requires the ability to push and pull objects over 300 pounds on a daily basis with assist.
• May be required to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) at times such as masks, eye protection, ear protection, gloves and gowns.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be able to read, write, and comprehend basic written instructions in English.
• Must also be able to comprehend verbal instructions and speak/reply in English.
• Must be 18 years of age and have high school diploma or equivalent.
• Requires contact with patients, visitors and staff, which involves good inter-personal and customer service skills.

Position Highlights

• Per Diem- Rotating Shift
• Our Mission and Core Values
• Career growth and advancement potential
• Award-winning Patient Access Department

Ministry/Facility Information

Trinity Health Of New England is an integrated health care delivery system that is comprised of world-class providers and facilities dedicated to full spectrum preventative, acute, and post-acute care. We aim to deliver top level care to increase our community's overall health at lower costs. While we serve nearly 3 million people, we are proud to be a part of a national system that focuses on putting our patients first and having the best colleagues to do so.