Baystate Health · 2 days ago
Per Diem 2nd Shift Patient Transport Technician R40550
Springfield, MA
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$16.02/hr - $22.36/hrBaystate Health, a nationally recognized leader in healthcare quality and safety, is looking for a Per Diem Patient Transport Technician to join our team in Springfield, MA. The role involves assisting healthcare team members with the lifting, positioning, and movement of patients and equipment, as well as transporting patients to various locations within the hospital under supervision.
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Responsibilities
Performs a variety of duties including but not limited to; simple mobilization, assisting in transferring and preparing ambulatory patients for transport; transporting medications from inpatient pharmacy to units; wheelchairs, stretchers and beds to units; transporting non-critical patients to test procedures, room transfers and discharges. transporting patients and various items throughout the hospital; cleaning assigned equipment used for patient transport, as required
Excellent customer service skills. High level of interpersonal skills required. Provides for patient comfort and safety. Assists patients with ambulation and positioning
Ability to work towards defined objectives with a minimum amount of supervision. High level of skill in organizing and prioritizing work
Remove and clean equipment after patient use. Maintains order in storage areas. Perform other departmental duties as required
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Observes all health and safety requirements including body substances requirements including body substances precautions
Assists with unit transportation needs to include on/off stretchers for patients arriving/leaving unit
Rounds with all units to assess the need for stretchers, wheelchairs. Participates in projects as required and communicates effectively with team and patients
Takes pride in appearance and follows all applicable grooming standards. Represents department and Baystate Medical Center in a positive light
Completes daily standing weights on patients and reports to PCT or RN to put in CIS
Properly washes hands in accordance with departmental infection control standards
Maintains effective working relationships with peers, quests and other hospital employees that reflects mutual respect, professionalism and courtesy. Promotes good rapport with customers and guests
Employee anticipates operational needs of the department and displays teamwork in assisting fellow employees. Employee demonstrates flexibility in being moved from one assigned position to another to achieve proper departmental productivity
Employee identifies a need to assist patient/customer and utilizes resources within his/her authority to help
Provides patient comfort and safety; assist patient with ambulation and positioning under the direction of RN
Qualification
Required
CPR/BLS from American Heart Association required
HS Diploma, GED or Equivalent required
Preferred
Previous experience in an orderly and/or clinical capacity preferred
Benefits
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!
Company
Baystate Health
Baystate Health is an integrated health care delivery system serving a population of nearly one million people in western Massachusetts.
Founded in 1883
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$3.9MKey Investors
Massachusetts Life Sciences Center
2023-10-04Acquired
2019-06-03Grant· $3.9M
Leadership Team
Peter D. Banko
CEO
Marion Mcgowan
Executive Vice President | Chief Operating Officer
Recent News
2026-01-14
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