Transportation Aide 2 - Day Shift

Job TitleTransportation AideFunction/Duties of PositionTransports patients using wheelchair, stretcher, hospital bed, and morgue cart to and from various locations include, but not limited to: nursing units, diagnostics, pre-op, life flight pad and morgue. Transfer patients to and from stretcher, hospital bed, exam table and wheelchair using transportation-assist devices such as Hovermatts, Slipps, slider boards and backboards.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 QualificationsHigh school diploma or GEDExcellent 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.Complete in-house training for bio hazardous items and CPR 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 wholeMust be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without accommodationPreferred QualificationsHealthcare or hospital experience. Experience in safe transporting of patients, specimens, blood products, equipment and suppliesAdditional DetailsRisk of exposure to infectious disease, blood, body 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 patientsPPE when necessary: gloves, mask and gownWork holidaysPosition is considered an essential role in hospital operations and providing/supporting patient care.Ability to walking or stand for long periods of timeAbility to safely lift and transfer equipment and suppliesAbility to prioritize assignments to maximize customer satisfactionAbility to function under stressful situationsFrequent bending, crouching, kneeling, turning and twistingOccasional stoopingFrequent handling and reachingFrequent 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.Why Apply To OHSU?We are Oregon's only public academic health center. In addition to caring for patients, we lead groundbreaking research. We also train the next generation of health care professionals. As Portland's largest employer, we give you opportunities to learn and advance in a system of hospitals and clinics across Oregon and Southwest Washington.All are welcome. OHSU welcomes people of all ages, ethnicities, genders, national origins, religions and sexual orientations. We are striving to build an anti-racist, multicultural institution and encourage people with diverse backgrounds to apply.To request reasonable accommodation, contact askhr@ohsu.edu