Patient Transporter (Shifts as Needed)

Transporter
Under general supervision of Central Transport Manager transports patients and patient related materials throughout the hospital campus. Works primarily in outpatient clinical areas, such as the Fain Health Center (FHC). Brown University Health employees are expected to successfully role model the organization's values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence as these values guide our everyday actions with patients, customers and one another. Instill Trust and Value Differences Patient and Community Focus and Collaborate
Transports patients and materials within the hospital, and to and from outside facilities. Supports department areas as directed by the dispatcher. Delivers audiovisual equipment. Maintains established department policies and procedures related to quality assurance, safety, environmental and infection control. For example, cleans and stores equipment upon job completion. Requires the ability to follow written and oral instructions in English. The level of education normally attained in courses at secondary school levels. Demonstrate knowledge, visual acuity, and skills necessary to provide correct Patient identification (check names on patient bracelets, pager and ticket to ride). Experience: Entry level. Customer service experience preferred. Between 2-4 weeks of on the job training will be provided
Healthcare environment such as acute care hospitals, physicians' offices and ancillary healthcare enterprises. Works with transport equipment and has direct patient contact; takes standard precautions and proper PPE as directed by Nursing personnel when transporting barrier patients. Any potential hazards are minimized or nullified by adherence to established safety procedures and precautions including use safety equipment and protective clothing.
Brown University Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and maintaining a work environment free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment.
Location: The Miriam Hospital - 164 Summit Ave Providence, Rhode Island 02906
Work Type: 12pm-8:30pm rotating weekends and holidays
Work Shift: Day