This is the second level of a two-level series. It is distinguished from the lower level by the responsibility of performing a wide variety of assignments and the assignment of more complex duties including the transferring and transportation of patients. This position is also responsible to perform all functions of the lower level, Transportation Aide 1 responsibilities. All transporting work is completed using the Teletracking transportation software and the current technology used to obtain transportation jobs.

• Transports 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, backboards, and ceiling lifts.
• 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 operators for breaks.
• Cleans and disinfects transportation medical equipment: stretchers, wheelchairs, morgue carts, HoverMatts, pillows and utility transport carts.
• Other duties as assigned.

• High School Diploma or GED.

• Excellent communication with public and staff.
• Strong customer service experience.
• Ability to safely lift and transfer patients, equipment, supplies.
• 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.
• Must be completed within 90 days of hire:
  
  • In-house biohazardous items handling
  • CPR certification
  • Other compass modules as assigned

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

• Risk 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 patients.
• PPE when necessary: gloves, mask, gown, bonnet, and shoe covers.
• Work holidays.
• Position is considered an essential role in hospital operations and providing/supporting patient care.

Benefits

• Healthcare covered 100% for full-time employees and 88% for dependents.
  
• $25K of term life insurance provided at no cost to the employee.
  
• Two separate above market pension plans to choose from.
  
• Vacation - up to 200 hours per year depending on length of service.
  
• Sick Leave - up to 96 hours per year.
  
• 8 paid holidays per year.
  
• Substantial Tri-Met and C-Tran discounts.
  
• Childcare service discounts.
  
• Employee discounts to local and major businesses.
  
• Additional Programs including Tuition Reimbursement and Employee Assistance Program.

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.