Transporter/Per-Diem

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MAIN FUNCTION:

Under the direction of the Support Services Manager and within established organizational and departmental policies and procedures, responsible for performing a variety of duties, including transporting patients, and sorting, processing and delivering mail and packages.

This position is part of the 1199SEIU Bargaining Unit at Cooley Dickinson Hospital.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Use proper body mechanics to transport patients and equipment to all areas of the hospital. Transport and lift bodies into the morgue.
• Transport blood to the floors as requested.
• With, or without, nursing personnel, transfer patients onto and/or off beds, wheelchairs, and stretchers during patient transport.
• Change oxygen tanks and maintain proper number of oxygen tanks in each unit.
• Ensure proper IV positioning; make minor body adjustments and reset IV accordingly during patient transport.
• Monitor patients requiring one to one observation, reporting change(s) in conditions and needs, and care as supervisor indicates.
• Respond to security and life safety issues as needed.
• Process incoming and outgoing mail and packages using a variety of delivery companies including, but not limited to, United States Postal Service, United Parcel Service and Federal Express.
• Process and track packages using UPS computer.
• Process outgoing letters using an automated mailing machine. Maintain related records and track charges by printing reports.
• Prepare special mailings with Postal Service; i.e. First Class, Pre-sort and Third Class Bulk Mailings. Complete necessary forms, sort and set up mailing for proper classification.
• Sort interoffice memoranda and doctor’s reports and distribute them to the proper locations.
• Patient Observer: (as needed)
• Remain in constant attendance with assigned high risk patient until relieved by assigned member of the healthcare team.
• Maintain safety for patients with suicidal ideation.
• Obtain assistance from healthcare team with any restrained patient who needs attention or assistance.
• Immediately report any change in the patient’s condition to the patient’s nurse.
• Perform the following tasks as necessary under the direction of the assigned nurse to maintain patient comfort and safety:
  • Falls prevention
  • Assist to place patient’s extremities back into bed as needed
  • Remove clutter or items within patient’s reach
  • Offer assistance with toileting
  • Assist patient to walk if independent in ambulation
  • Offer food and fluids
  • Assist health care team members with turning and repositioning while maintaining patient privacy and dignity.
• Recognize when/how to call 44 for help
• Interact with patient as directed by the patient’s nurse. Activities may include reading or talking to the patient, or playing cards
• Document patient status and interactions on required form per hospital policy
• The following responsibilities will require assistance from a trained member of the healthcare team:
• Application and ongoing assessment of restraints
• (If restraints are in use, PCO will notify healthcare team if restraints become too loose or too tight or if patient requires further help)
• Use of assistive devices
• Use of lift equipment
• Feeding patient with high risk of aspiration
• Adhere to strict confidentiality guidelines.
• Maintain established hospital and departmental policies and procedures, objectives, confidentiality, quality improvement program, compliance, safety, infection control, and environmental standards.
• Maintain professional growth and development through attendance at seminars, workshops, conferences or in-services, professional affiliations, or journals to stay abreast of current trends in field of expertise.
• Meet annual competency and retraining requirements.
• Attend meetings as required.

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Non-Violent Crisis Intervention training (MOAB or equivalent) required within three (3) months of hire
• Demonstrated strong interpersonal skills required
• Demonstrated basic computer skills required
• Demonstrated good judgment required; demonstrated ability to interpret and adhere to both verbal and written instructions required
• Three (3) to six (6) months experience preferred
• Availability to work weekends, and holidays required

EEO Statement It is the policy of Cooley Dickinson Health Care to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Cooley Dickinson Health Care will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

Cooley Dickinson Health Care embraces diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, and encourages people of color, veterans, people with disabilities, LGBTQ candidates, and people from other underrepresented groups to apply.

Primary Location MA-Northampton-CDH Cooley Dickinson Hospital

Work Locations CDH Cooley Dickinson Hospital 30 Locust Street Northampton 01060

Job Patient Transport

Organization Cooley Dickinson Hospital (CDH)

Schedule Per Diem

Standard Hours 1

Shift Rotating

Employee Status Regular

Recruiting Department CDH Transportation Mail

Job Posting Apr 3, 2023