North American Transportation Management Institute
Transportation Aide 3
North American Transportation Management Institute, Portland, Oregon, United States, 97204
Transportation Aide 3
US-OR-Portland
Department Overview This position is the highest level in a three‑level series. It includes transporting patients, triaging urgent requests, and handling complex duties with mobile technology. All lower level duties (Transportation Aide 1 and 2) are included. The role uses Teletracking transportation software and current technology to receive transportation jobs.
Function/Duties of Position
Transport patients using a wheelchair, stretcher, hospital bed, or morgue cart to and from various hospital locations.
Use devices such as HoverMatts, Slipps, slider boards, backboards, and ceiling lifts.
Triage (prioritize) urgent patient requests using mobile technology and assist units in problem resolution.
Assist Health Unit Coordinators (HUCs) and staff with TeleTracking and ensure transport jobs are requested correctly.
Transport medical equipment and supplies (lab materials, blood products, other items) to nursing units, diagnostic areas, clinics, exam rooms, operating rooms, laboratories, the morgue, and waterfront campuses.
Complete end‑of‑shift reports, document staffing call‑outs, and update leadership on staffing or operational issues.
Lead huddles and hand off information to the next shift as needed.
Clean and disinfect transportation equipment, including stretchers, wheelchairs, morgue carts, HoverMatts, and utility carts.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
High School Diploma or GED.
Must be responsible and properly trained in the transportation of bio‑hazardous items within 90 days of hire.
Job‑Related Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (Competencies)
Ability to communicate well with others.
Ability to safely lift and transfer patients, equipment, supplies.
Able to understand and follow written and verbal instructions.
Strong critical thinking; can differentiate between urgent and non‑urgent situations.
Shows punctuality and reliability.
Displays professionalism and a positive attitude.
Demonstrates physical stamina and consistent productivity.
Able to document operational actions, issues, and incidents.
Works well in a team and supports a collaborative environment.
Understands and follows departmental and organizational policies and procedures.
Handles stressful situations effectively.
Can safely and effectively use and move beds, stretchers, and transport chairs.
Performs safe patient‑mobilization skills and techniques.
Preferred Qualifications
Healthcare or hospital experience.
Experience safely transporting patients, specimens, blood products, equipment, and supplies.
Benefits
Healthcare Options – Covered 100% for full‑time employees and 88% for dependents, and $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.
Additional Programs including: Tuition Reimbursement and Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Exposure & Safety Risks
Risk of exposure to infectious diseases, blood, body fluids, and/or tissue.
Risk of exposure to unpleasant elements such as accidents, injuries, and illness.
Risk of exposure to unpredictable emergency and crisis situations.
Risk of exposure to frustrated or potentially violent patients.
Use of appropriate PPE (gloves, mask, gown) when necessary.
Position is considered essential to hospital operations and patient care.
Required to work holidays as needed.
Ability to function effectively under stressful situations.
Physical Requirements
Ability to walk or stand for long periods of time.
Frequent bending, crouching, kneeling, turning, and twisting.
Occasional stooping.
Frequent handling and reaching activities.
Ability to safely lift and transfer equipment and supplies.
Frequent carrying and lifting of medical equipment (e.g., pumps, air mattresses, HoverMatts).
Frequent pushing and pulling of medical equipment (e.g., stretchers, beds, carts).
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US-OR-Portland
Department Overview This position is the highest level in a three‑level series. It includes transporting patients, triaging urgent requests, and handling complex duties with mobile technology. All lower level duties (Transportation Aide 1 and 2) are included. The role uses Teletracking transportation software and current technology to receive transportation jobs.
Function/Duties of Position
Transport patients using a wheelchair, stretcher, hospital bed, or morgue cart to and from various hospital locations.
Use devices such as HoverMatts, Slipps, slider boards, backboards, and ceiling lifts.
Triage (prioritize) urgent patient requests using mobile technology and assist units in problem resolution.
Assist Health Unit Coordinators (HUCs) and staff with TeleTracking and ensure transport jobs are requested correctly.
Transport medical equipment and supplies (lab materials, blood products, other items) to nursing units, diagnostic areas, clinics, exam rooms, operating rooms, laboratories, the morgue, and waterfront campuses.
Complete end‑of‑shift reports, document staffing call‑outs, and update leadership on staffing or operational issues.
Lead huddles and hand off information to the next shift as needed.
Clean and disinfect transportation equipment, including stretchers, wheelchairs, morgue carts, HoverMatts, and utility carts.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
High School Diploma or GED.
Must be responsible and properly trained in the transportation of bio‑hazardous items within 90 days of hire.
Job‑Related Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (Competencies)
Ability to communicate well with others.
Ability to safely lift and transfer patients, equipment, supplies.
Able to understand and follow written and verbal instructions.
Strong critical thinking; can differentiate between urgent and non‑urgent situations.
Shows punctuality and reliability.
Displays professionalism and a positive attitude.
Demonstrates physical stamina and consistent productivity.
Able to document operational actions, issues, and incidents.
Works well in a team and supports a collaborative environment.
Understands and follows departmental and organizational policies and procedures.
Handles stressful situations effectively.
Can safely and effectively use and move beds, stretchers, and transport chairs.
Performs safe patient‑mobilization skills and techniques.
Preferred Qualifications
Healthcare or hospital experience.
Experience safely transporting patients, specimens, blood products, equipment, and supplies.
Benefits
Healthcare Options – Covered 100% for full‑time employees and 88% for dependents, and $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.
Additional Programs including: Tuition Reimbursement and Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Exposure & Safety Risks
Risk of exposure to infectious diseases, blood, body fluids, and/or tissue.
Risk of exposure to unpleasant elements such as accidents, injuries, and illness.
Risk of exposure to unpredictable emergency and crisis situations.
Risk of exposure to frustrated or potentially violent patients.
Use of appropriate PPE (gloves, mask, gown) when necessary.
Position is considered essential to hospital operations and patient care.
Required to work holidays as needed.
Ability to function effectively under stressful situations.
Physical Requirements
Ability to walk or stand for long periods of time.
Frequent bending, crouching, kneeling, turning, and twisting.
Occasional stooping.
Frequent handling and reaching activities.
Ability to safely lift and transfer equipment and supplies.
Frequent carrying and lifting of medical equipment (e.g., pumps, air mattresses, HoverMatts).
Frequent pushing and pulling of medical equipment (e.g., stretchers, beds, carts).
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