Transporter Central Transportation MHB

Salary: 16.38-20.55 USD

Facility: Mercy Hospital of Buffalo

Shift: Shift 1

Status: Full Time FTE: 1.000000

Bargaining Unit: CWA Local 1133

Exempt from Overtime: Exempt: No

Work Schedule: Days with Weekend and Holiday Rotation

Hours:

var start 6:00am to 10:00am to var end 2:00pm to 6:00pm

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

REQNUMBER: 31797