Transporter - 40hrs/Day Shift

About the role

This position is part of the 1199SEIU Bargaining Unit at Cooley Dickinson Hospital.

Responsibilities

• Use proper body mechanics to transport patients and equipment to all areas of the hospital.
• Transport and lift bodies into the morgue.
• Transport blood to the floors as requested.
• With, or without, nursing personnel, transfer patients onto and/or off beds, wheelchairs, and stretchers during patient transport.
• Change oxygen tanks and maintain proper number of oxygen tanks in each unit.
• Maintain proper IV positioning; make minor body adjustments and reset IV accordingly during patient transport.
• Monitor patients requiring one to one observation, reporting change(s) in conditions and needs, and care as supervisor indicates.
• Respond to security and life safety issues as needed.
• Process incoming and outgoing mail and packages using a variety of delivery companies including, but not limited to, United States Postal Service, United Parcel Service and Federal Express.
• Process and track packages using UPS computer.
• Prepare special mailings with Postal Service, i.e. First Class, Pre-sort and Third-Class Bulk Mailings.
• Complete necessary forms, sort and set up mailing for proper classification.
• Sort interoffice memoranda and doctor’s reports and distribute them to the proper locations.
• Maintain related records and track charges by printing reports.
• Maintain professional growth and development through attendance at seminars, workshops, conferences or in-services, professional affiliations, or journals to stay abreast of current trends in field of expertise.
• Meet annual competency and retraining requirements.
• Attend meetings as required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Non-Violent Crisis Intervention training (MOAB or equivalent) required within three (3) months of hire.
• Demonstrated strong interpersonal skills required.
• Demonstrated basic computer skills required.
• Demonstrated good judgment required; demonstrated ability to interpret and adhere to both verbal and written instructions required.
• Three (3) to six (6) months Transporter experience preferred.
• Availability to work weekends, and holidays required.

Additional Job Details

(if Applicable)

Pay and Benefits

At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and any offer extended will take into account your skills, relevant experience if applicable, education, certifications and other essential factors. The base pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications; however, it does not encompass all elements contributing to your total compensation package. In addition to competitive base pay, we offer comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth.