Patient Transport Technician, Per Diem

Baystate Health a nationally recognized leader in healthcare quality and safety and home to Baystate Franklin Medical Center is looking for a Per Diem Patient Transport Techto join our Medical Surgical Unit in Greenfield MA!

Why Choose Baystate Franklin Medical Center

Baystate Franklin is a 90 bed 20 bassinet community hospital in Greenfield providing medical surgical obstetrics pediatric psychiatric and behavioral health care.

Baystate Franklin Community Hospital provides a welcoming environment that prioritizes teamwork and professional development. We are committed to supporting our staff through continuous training and development fostering a fulfilling and rewarding career. Our strong sense of community both within the hospital and beyond allows team members to maintain a healthy work-life balance while making a meaningful impact on the lives of our patients every day.

Schedule:

Per Diem

Location:

Baystate Franklin Medical Center

164 High St. Greenfield MA

Summary:

As a member of the patient transport department Transport Technicians II participate in patient care by assisting health care team members with the lifting positioning and movement of patients and addition under the direction and supervision of the transport department you will transport patients to tests transfers discharges admissions and procedures. The employee contributes to patient and employee safety at all times.

Job Responsibilities:

1)Assists with direct patient care activities as directed by the transport department. Transfers lifts positions or assists with the transferring of patients in accordance with lifting and positioning of patients in accordance with policy and procedure. Adheres to infection control techniques and reports saftey hazards100% of the time. Transports patients equipment specimens and medications to and from all areas within the hospital. Properly maintains and stores equipment such as stretchers and wheelchairs. Appropriately identifies admits and releases deceased patients from the Morgue upon request.

2)Performs lifting and transfer procedures in accordance with Baystate Medical Center Policy after demonstration of competence to perform the procedure. Safely transfers patients with a transfer device or proper slide techniques. Responds to notifications for transport or equipment needs.

3)Is knowledgeable of and assists with emergency procedures. Verbalizes knowledge of location and use of emergency equipment and disaster plan. Responds to and assists with emergencies a needed.

4)Develops and maintains good human relations skills. Introduces self by name to patient/significant others as evidenced by feedback. Consistently displays a respectful empathetic and caring attitude toward patients as evidenced by receipt of no valid complaints regarding behavior. Accepts constructive criticism as demonstrated by positive behavioral changes if indicated.

5)Participates in competency validations educational activities and unit meetings. Completes all mandatory in-services (e.g. Web-based training). Attends staff meetings as scheduled unless excused or off duty as evidenced by sign in sheets. Attends mandatory in-services to maintain competence in skills (e.g. body mechanics orthopedic equipment review) as evidenced by attendance rosters. Attends all additional programs as required or as mandated within their division.

6)General Service Excellence Principles.
Identifies the key elements of service excellence. Able to successfully deal with challenging day-to-day interactions with patients families visitors and customers in a consistent manner i.e. physicians staff etc. Consistently uses service excellence behaviors as evidenced by no reasonable patient complaints received from patients families and/or providers. Identifies and respects the needs of the internal and external customers. Maintains the patients/customers sense of self-worth and dignity in difficult situations. Maintains a calm controlled approach at all times.

7)Patient/Customer First.
Communicates to patients/customers that they are a high priority even during busy times. Treats patients information confidentially. Shows patients/customers that she/he believes that they are important. Shows sensitivity to the patients/customers non-verbal communication. Maintains the patients/customers sense of self-worth and dignity in difficult situations.

8)Judgment.
Identifies the patients/familys members of customers needs. Assesses the potential impact on the patient/customer when making a decision. Develops alternatives when the best course of action is not available.

9)Empathy.
Acknowledges what the patient and customer has said. Summarizes and demonstrates that he/she has listened to the patient/customer. Empathizes with the patient/customer. Identifies resources. Uses body language such as eye contact smiling etc. to demonstrate interest.

Required Work Experience:

None

Preferred Work Experience:

Previous experience in an orderly and/or clinical capacity preferred

Education Preferred:

GED/HS Diploma Preferred

Certification:

BLS - Basic Life Support through American Heart Associate

Skills and Competencies:

High level of interpersonal skills.

Must read speak write and understand English.

Work independently with minimal supervision.

Good communication skills.

Ability to be flexible.

Basic computer skills required

THE ADVANTAGES OF WORKING WITH BAYSTATE!

• Excellent Compensation High-quality low-cost medical dental and vision insurance
• Generous PTO up to 25 days in the first year with scheduled earned increases
• Continuing education support and reimbursement
• First Time Home Buyers Financial Packages
• Farm Share Memberships
• 403b retirement company match & annual company contribution increase based on years of service
• Free money coach advice from a certified professional
• Wellbeing programs that include but are not limited to mental physical and financial health
• Pet home auto and personal insurance
• Life insurance
• Reimbursement for a variety of wellbeing activities included but limited to gym membership and equipment personal trainer massage and so much more!
• Wellbeing programs that include but are not limited to mental physical and financial health
• Onsite parking

Education:

Certifications:

Compensation

Note: The compensation range(s) in the table below represent the base salaries for all positions at a given grade across the health system. Typically a new hire can expect a starting salary somewhere in the lower part of the range. Actual salaries may vary by position and will be determined based on the candidates relevant experience. No employee will be paid below the minimum of the range. Pay ranges are listed as hourly for non-exempt employees and based on assumed full time commitment for exempt employees.

Minimum - Midpoint - Maximum

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