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We Are Seeking a Full-time Transport Aide -

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Why Join Us? At Tufts Medicine - Lowell General Hospital, we’re more than a health system – we’re a community of the brightest minds and the biggest hearts in healthcare.  We combine academic innovation with compassion and community.  Our Transport Aies are a critical part of our team and our hospital. Lowell General Hospital is a great place to work – with a family friendly culture, competitive salaries, and great benefits . If that excites you, then you belong with us.

What We Offer

• Competitive salaries & benefits that start on day one

• 403(b) retirement with company match

• Tuition reimbursement

• Free on-campus parking

• Career growth opportunities

• Guaranteed hours and set schedule ​

Location: Lowell General Hospital - 295 Varnum Avenue - Lowell, MA

Hours: 40 hours/week
Every Other Weekend Required
Every Other Holiday Required

Job Overview 

Responsible for transportation of patients to and from various departments as assigned.  May assist with equipment requests, oxygen rounds, and other support tasks to aid the performance of the department. 

Job Description 

Preferred Qualifications: 

1. High School diploma or equivalent. 

2. Prior experience in healthcare.

3. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.   

Duties and Responsibilities: The duties and responsibilities listed below are intended to describe the general nature of work and are not intended to be an all-inclusive list.  Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned. 

1. Ensures the safe, timely and accurate transport of patients to their destination including bring the proper requested equipment.  Ensures the comfort of the patient by being attentive; offers blankets, checks modesty, and only engages in appropriate conversation involving the patient.   

2. Assists patient care staff and utilizes proper body mechanics when lifting and transferring patients to and from wheelchairs, stretchers or beds.  

3. Notifies nursing personnel, clinician, technician or reception upon arrival for patient. Verifies correct patient identification.  Alerts nursing staff immediately to any signs of patient distress or equipment malfunction. 

4. Completes transport quickly and efficiently; immediately notifies appropriate staff and leader when assignments are initiated and completed. Meets all performance related standards including response, active and completion times. 

5. Disinfects transport equipment before and after use according to policy and manufacturer instructions for use.  Removes linen, disinfects and makes up stretchers upon completion. Returns equipment to proper location.  Collects and returns wheelchairs and stretchers to the proper holding areas. Ensures that medical waste is disposed of according to established infection control and prevention procedures. 

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