Primary Function: Responsible for providing non-nursing patient support services, including transporting patients, laboratory specimens, and equipment, morgue runs, errands, deliveries, and maintaining a safe and suitable work environment for all patients.
Responsibilities
1. Transport patients by wheelchair, stretcher, or bed within the hospital. Assist nursing and other clinical staff with patient transfers to/from transportation equipment. Assist patients into and out of automobiles using established procedures during discharges or transports. Place equipment in vehicles as necessary. Transport deceased patients to the hospital morgue, ensuring corridors are clear of obstructions.
2. Deliver laboratory specimens, x-rays, lab reports, telephone requests, stockroom requisitions, patient belongings, and other items to support nursing units.
3. Demonstrate a high level of patient engagement by communicating with patients during transportation, informing them about tests being performed, and engaging them about their hospital stay.
4. Move wheeled equipment such as hospital beds, carts, cardiac chairs, and supplies as instructed. Transport medical equipment for patient discharges. Clean and maintain all transport and medical equipment, keeping areas tidy and safe. Report any broken equipment or maintenance needs to appropriate personnel.
5. Assist in training new employees in daily procedures, observing and enforcing hospital policies, rules, and regulations.
6. Assist hospitality associates with cleaning and disinfecting patient rooms if required.
7. Perform other duties as assigned.
Job Qualifications and Specifications: A high school diploma or equivalent is preferred.
Care New England Health System (CNE): and its member institutions, including Butler Hospital, Women & Infants Hospital, Kent Hospital, VNA of Care New England, Integra, The Providence Center, and Care New England Medical Group, are trusted organizations fueling medical research, attracting top specialists, and offering innovative programs to improve health.
Americans with Disability Act Statement: External and internal applicants, as well as incumbents who become disabled, must be able to perform essential job functions either unaided or with reasonable accommodation, as determined on a case-by-case basis.
EEOC Statement: Care New England is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.
Ethics Statement: Employees must conduct themselves in accordance with the organization’s ethical standards, including hospital policies, mission, vision, and values.
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