Transportation Aide 1 - Oregon Health & Science University

Department Overview:

OHSU is proud to be designated a Magnet hospital by the American Nurses Credentialing Center. Just 9 percent of U.S. healthcare organizations hold this designation. We pride ourselves in not only serving our community with the highest of accolades but also pushing a multifaceted mission that strives for excellence within the OHSU Culture.

 

OHSU is hiring! We offer a variety of benefits on top of joining a thriving organization:

• Medical, dental and vision coverage at low or no cost to employees
• Covered 100% for full-time employees and 88% for dependents
• Several retirement plans to choose from! – Oregon Public Service Retirement Plan and University Pension Plan, voluntary savings plans (403b and 457b)
• Up to 200 hours (equal to 25 full days) a year of paid time off 
• 96 hours of sick leave a year (prorated by FTE status) 
• Commuter subsidies
• Tuition reimbursement 
• Access to group life insurance, disability insurance and other supplemental benefits
• Annual Raises
• Employee discounts to local and major businesses
• Childcare service discounts
• Growth/Development Opportunities

We want you, apply and work with us today! https://www.ohsu.edu/

 

This is the first level of a two-level series. It is distinguished from the higher level by the absence of responsibility for the transportation of patients. This position is responsible for transporting medical equipment, mail, labs, blood products, and supplies to and from various locations within the OHSU environment. This transporting work is completed using the TeleTracking transportation software and the current technology used to obtain transportation jobs.

Function/Duties of Position:

• Transports medical equipment, mail, labs, blood products, and supplies to and from various locations within the OHSU environment. These locations are, but not limited to: nursing units, diagnostic areas, clinics, exam rooms, operating rooms, laboratories, morgue, or offices.
• Operates elevators for patient and equipment movement. Relieves elevator attendants for breaks.
• Cleans and disinfects transportation medical equipment: stretchers, wheelchairs, morgue carts, HoverMatts, pillows, and utility transport carts.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• High School diploma GED.
• Excellent communication with public and staff.
• Strong customer service experience.
• Must have a positive and pleasant attitude.
• Ability to prioritize daily tasks to maximize efficiency and patient experience.
• Ability to multitask and function in stressful situations.
• Must be able to follow written and verbal instructions in English.
• Acquire proper training with bio hazardous items within 90 days of hire.

• Compliance with Code of Conduct, Respect in the workplace and Applicable policies, procedures and agreements related to position, department or OHSU as a whole

• Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without accommodation

Preferred Qualifications:

• Healthcare or hospital experience.
• Experience in safe transporting of specimens, blood products, equipment, and supplies.

Additional Details:

Pay Range: $16.41 - $21.87 per hour

• Risk of exposure to infectious disease, blood, bodily fluids and/or tissue as well as other unpleasant elements such as accidents, injuries, and illness.
• Risk of exposure to and be required to handle varying unpredictable, emergency, and crisis situations.
• Risk of exposure to frustrated or violent patients.
• PPE when necessary: gloves, mask, and gown.
• Work holidays.
• Position is considered an essential role in hospital operations and providing/supporting patient care.
• Ability to walk or stand for long periods of time.
• Ability to safely lift and transfer equipment and supplies.
• Ability to prioritize assignments to maximize customer satisfaction.
• Ability to function under stressful situations.
• Frequent bending, crouching, kneeling, turning, and twisting.
• Occasional stooping.
• Frequent handling and reaching.
• Frequent carrying and lifting of medical equipment, e.g. pumps, air mattresses, HoverMatts, etc.
• Frequent pushing and pulling of medical equipment, e.g. stretchers, beds, carts, etc.

All are welcome:Oregon Health & Science University values a diverse and culturally competent workforce. We are proud of our commitment to being an equal opportunity, affirmative action organization that does not discriminate against applicants on the basis of any protected class status, including disability status and protected veteran status. Individuals with diverse backgrounds and those who promote diversity and a culture of inclusion are encouraged to apply. To request reasonable accommodation contact the Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Department at 503-494-5148 or aaeo@ohsu.edu.