Transportation Aide 3 at Oregon Health & Science University

Department OverviewThis job is the highest level in a three-level series. It includes doing many different tasks and handling more complex duties such as deciding which patients need help first and responding to urgent requests while working in a mobile or non-stationary role.This position also includes all duties from the lower levels Transportation Aide 1 and 2. All transporting and triaging work will be done using the Teletracking transportation software and the current technology used to receive transportation jobs.Function/Duties of PositionTransport patients using a wheelchair stretcher hospital bed or morgue cart to and from different hospital locations. These locations include but are not limited to: nursing units diagnostic areas pre-op the life-flight pad and the morgue. Transfer patients using devices such as HoverMatts Slipps slider boards backboards and ceiling lifts.Triage (prioritize) urgent patient requests using mobile technology. This includes responding to requests and helping solve problems with different hospital units.Assist Health Unit Coordinators (HUCs) and department staff with TeleTracking. Help make sure transport jobs are requested correctly based on where they start and where they need to go.Transport medical equipment and supplies such as lab materials blood products and other items to different OHSU locations. These locations include nursing units diagnostic areas clinics exam rooms operating rooms laboratories the morgue and waterfront campuses.Complete end-of-shift reports document staffing call-outs and update leadership when staffing or operational issues come up. This is to help make sure patient care continues smoothly. When needed lead huddles and hand off information to the next shift.Clean and disinfect transportation equipment including stretchers wheelchairs morgue carts HoverMatts and utility carts.Perform other duties as assigned.Required QualificationsHigh School Diploma or GED.Must be responsible and properly trained in the transportation of bio-hazardous items within 90 days of hire.Job-Related Knowledge Skills and Abilities (Competencies)Ability to communicate well with others.Ability to safely lift and transfer patients equipment supplies.Able to understand and follow written and verbal instructionsStrong critical thinking; can tell the difference between urgent and non-urgent situationsShows punctuality and reliabilityDisplays professionalism and a positive attitudeDemonstrates physical stamina and consistent productivityAble to document operational actions issues and incidentsWorks well in a team and supports a collaborative environmentUnderstands and follows departmental and organizational policies and proceduresHandles stressful situations effectivelyCan safely and effectively use and move beds stretchers and transport chairsPerforms safe patient-mobilization skills and techniquesPreferred QualificationsHealthcare or hospital experienceExperience safely transporting patients specimens blood products equipment and suppliesAdditional DetailsBenefits:Healthcare Options - Covered 100% for full-time employees and 88% for dependents and $25K of term life insurance provided at no cost to the employeeTwo separate above market pension plans to choose fromVacation- up to 200 hours per year depending on length of serviceSick Leave- up to 96 hours per year8 paid holidays per yearSubstantial Tri-met and C-Tran discountsAdditional Programs including: Tuition Reimbursement and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)Exposure & Safety RisksRisk of exposure to infectious diseases blood body fluids and/or tissue.Risk of exposure to unpleasant elements such as accidents injuries and illness.Risk of exposure to unpredictable emergency and crisis situations.Risk of exposure to frustrated or potentially violent patients.Use of appropriate PPE (gloves mask gown) when necessary.Work ConditionsPosition is considered essential to hospital operations and patient care.Required to work holidays as needed.Ability to function effectively under stressful situations.Physical RequirementsAbility to walk or stand for long periods of time.Frequent bending crouching kneeling turning and twisting.Occasional stooping.Frequent handling and reaching activities.Ability to safely lift and transfer equipment and supplies.Frequent carrying and lifting of medical equipment (e.g. pumps air mattresses HoverMatts).Frequent pushing and pulling of medical equipment (e.g. stretchers beds carts). Key Skills Culinary Experience,Restaurant Experience,Food Preparation Experience,Food Service,Kitchen Experience,Dietary Aide Experience,Serving Experience,Cooking,Dietary Department Experience,Sanitation,Food Production Experience,Meal Preparation Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1