Job Information
Catholic Health Transporter Central Transportation MHB in Buffalo, New York
Salary: 15.94-20.00 USD
Facility: Mercy Hospital of Buffalo
Shift: Shift 2
Status: Full Time FTE: 1.000000
Bargaining Unit: CWA Local 1133
Exempt from Overtime: Exempt: No
Work Schedule: Evenings with Weekend and Holiday Rotation
Hours: var start 12:00pm to 4:00pm, var end 8:00pm to 12:00am
Summary:
Transport patients between nursing units, diagnostic areas, morgue, to lobby for discharges as well as other locations within the hospital. Transfer patients from ICU and MRU.
In conjunction with Clinical staff and Patient Care staff, assists in expediting procedures by utilizing appropriate equipmentto transport and providenon-technical care to patients and maintain designated levels of equipment.
Responsibilities:
EDUCATION
- High School graduate or equivalent (G.E.D.) required
EXPERIENCE
Positions will be entry level and require no previous practical experience prior to hire
Individuals will be trained by the employer
Once employed, there will be a period of orientation and training to the specific duties and responsibilities of the positions in order to perform the job competently
At the end of the orientation period employees will be required to demonstrate competency
If an appropriate level of competency has not been reached additional training may be required
KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY
Good general health necessary in order to stand and walk most of the day
Must be able to demonstrate the ability to read, write and speak English
Must be able to use a telephone
Must be able to take direction from a manager or supervisor or designee
Ability to work closely with people, often necessitating lifting or aiding patients in walking
Must be able to operate a pager or other communication device
Must be able to tell time and follow a time -based schedule to perform job tasks
Must be able to demonstrate core values of the Catholic Health System and Mercy Hospital
Communicates appropriately with peers, supervisors, and physicians
Demonstrates a supportive team spirit
Must be able to deal appropriately with stressful/adverse situations and / or patients
WORKING CONDITIONS
May be exposed to disagreeable conditions including but not limited to odors, blood, body excrement, etc.
May be exposed to communicable diseases
Clean, well-lighted, heated, and ventilated surroundings
Activity includes lifting, stooping, constant walking
Finger and hand dexterity and visual and aural and olfactory acuity to recognize changes in patients' condition
The ability to cope with stress and handle multiple priorities is required
REQNUMBER: 28192