Location: Springfield,MA, USA
Employment Type:
Full time
Shift:
Day Shift
Description:
Come join the Centralized Transport team at Mercy Medical Center, part of Trinity Health Of New England! We are a member of the nationwide Trinity Health family, bringing compassionate care to our communities.
Position Purpose:
Performs various duties in transporting patients and supplies to various patient testing areas of the medical center assigned through the Care Logistic System.
What you will do:
* Upon notification from Care Logistics AVR 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 Vocera promptly.
* Completes transport request steps before, during, and after transport in the Care Logistics AVR system.
* Responsible for transporting medication during specific patient transports.
* Maintains the cleanliness of all transport equipment such as wheelchairs, stretchers, etc.
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.
Minimum Qualifications:
* High school diploma or equivalent.
* Work requires the ability to read, understand and respond to written and verbal instructions. Previous experience is preferred by not mandatory, on-the-job training and orientation. Must be 18 years of age and have high school diploma or equivalent.
* No certification, registration, or licensure required.
* Requires contact with patient's visitors and staff, which involves good inter-personal and customer service skills.
Position Highlights and Benefits
* Full-Time, 40 Hours- Day Shift
* Our Mission and Core Values
* Great Benefits and Health Insurance Coverage - Starting Day 1
* 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.
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.