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TransporterClick Here to Apply OnlineJob DescriptionLocation: St. Elizabeth's Medical CenterPosted Date: 11/28/2023 TransporterTransporter- full-time, Night Shift, 40 hrs/wk, 11p-7:30a, every other weekend and holiday required. We are fighting for a healthier world and a new era of wellnessNearly a decade ago, we set out to build an entirely different kind of health care company from the ground up-one that unlocks access to affordable, high-quality, and economically sustainable care and wellness in ways never imagined. Today, we are one of the largest private, physician-led health care networks-caring for millions of people across the U.S. Our transformative, fully integrated model represents a new beginning for America's health care system and others around the world.We have hospitals across 7 states serving over 800 communities, with more than 43,000 employees. We are ushering in a new day of world class health care. From renowned pediatricians, sports medicine specialists and cardiac surgeons to state-of-the-art hospitals, urgent care centers and medical practices, we can offer easier access to high-quality affordable health care to people nationwide - when they need it and where they want it.St. Elizabeth's Medical Center, a Boston University Teaching Hospital, provides patients and families access to some of Boston's most respected physicians and advanced treatments offering specialized care, including:Advanced Center for Cardiac Surgeryda Vinci Robotic surgery program; Mako Robotic-Arm Assisted SurgeryLevel III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)Award-winning bariatric surgery programDana-Farber Cancer Institute at St. Elizabeth's Medical CenterState-of-the-art emergency care with short wait timesOur medical staff, made up of some of the highest rated physicians in Boston, treats patients in our community practices in neighborhoods, including Allston, Boston, Brighton, Brookline, Newton, Watertown and Weston. Benefits:Grow with a health system that supports career advancementCompetitive Pay & Salary IncreasesEmployee Referral ProgramLocations close to home, that support work-life balanceAffordable Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage401k via Fidelity, for eligible employees, with company matchTuition Assistance / ReimbursementFamily atmosphere and team approach that provides flexibilityOpportunities to grow your career, and not change your employerAnd much more Job Summary -The Transporter is an integral part of the patient care team providing prompt, courteous, customer focused service to the patients, visitors and co-workers of St. Elizabeth's Medical Center. The transporter is responsible for patient transport within the hospital and for miscellaneous functions as well. He or she contributes to service excellence by fostering collaboration among and between team members as well as other ancillary departments. Qualifications Minimum Education/Experience: High School Diploma or equivalent strongly preferred.Previous hospital experience preferred. Minimum skills/abilities: Ability to communicate verbally and in writing in the English language.Ability to lift without any limitations. Job ResponsibilitiesWill prepare daily walk-sheets of all assigned activity.Transports patients within the hospital in a safe and appropriate manner. Prepares equipment by wiping down stretcher or wheelchair with disinfectant wipe and covering surface of equipment with a sheet. Assist Nursing staff with moving patient from bed into wheelchair or stretcher. Practices good body mechanics when transferring and/or lifting patients. Will ensure that patient is provided a sheet for privacy and a blanket for comfort. Will obtain and transport paperwork/chart as required with patient.Observe proper procedures and techniques during patient transport. Monitors oxygen and intravenous apparatus and report any problems to Nursing personnel. May transport and move bodies to the morgue.Identifies correct patient for transportation by checking the identification arm band for all patients. Transporter will ask patient for name and date of birth. This information will be checked against the patient identification band prior to movement.Adheres to the necessary precautionary methods for patients on precautions and will use personal protective equipment as necessary and defined on precaution cards located outside of patient municates with patients, nursing personnel and other department personnel in the performance of position responsibilities. Notifies appropriate personnel upon arrival /departure of patient and/or miscellaneous items at unit/department.Reports any change in patient's condition (difficulty breathing, complaints of discomfort, etc) to nursing staff.Transports specimens and miscellaneous items related to patient care to/from unit/department.Maintains and cleans equipment (stretchers & wheelchairs) in an orderly condition. Reports defective equipment to the appropriate manager for repair. May be called upon to make minor repairs to equipment.Demonstrates knowledge of fire safety, smoking, and infection control policies.Exercises good hand-washing techniques and personal hygiene.Displays appropriate behavior and professional conduct at all times towards patients, co-workers, medical staff and visitorsMaintains patient confidentiality and patient privacy.Delivers patients belongings to and from Security from unit/department.Keeps hallways clear by storing equipment in the appropriate storage areas.Responds to' Codes' and all emergencies within the unit. Responds appropriately during unexpected events.Attends and participates in training and educational classes related to Hospital Policies and skills knowledge.Adheres to hospital's attendance guidelines.May assist in conference room setups.While the job description is designed to provide a general overview of position expectations, responsibilities may change based on the needs of the department. Perform other related duties as assigned. Steward Health Care is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Steward Health Care does not discriminate on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression or any other non-job-related characteristic.Application InstructionsPlease click on the link below to apply for this position. A new window will open and direct you to apply at our corporate careers page. We look forward to hearing from you

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