Transportation Aide

Department Overview

OHSU is Oregon’s only public academic health center. We are a system of hospitals and clinics across Oregon and southwest Washington. We are an institution of higher learning, with schools of medicine, nursing, pharmacy, dentistry and public health – and with a network of campuses and partners throughout Oregon. We are a national research hub, with thousands of scientists developing lifesaving therapies and deeper understanding.

We are a statewide economic engine and Portland’s largest employer. And as a public organization, we provide services for the most vulnerable Oregonians, and outreach to improve health in communities across the state.

This is the first level of a two-level series. It is distinguished from the higher level by the absence of responsibility for the transportation of patients. This position is responsible for transporting medical equipment, mail, labs, blood products and supplies to and from various locations within the OHSU environment. This transporting work is completed using the Teletracking transportation software and the current technology used to obtain transportation jobs.

Function/Duties

of Position

• 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, Hover Matts, pillows and utility transport carts.

• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.

• Ability to safely transfer equipment, supplies, specimens and blood.

• 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):

• Excellent 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

Preferred Qualifications

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

Additional Details

• 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.

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