Patient Transport Technician

Position: Patient Transport Technician, Full Time, Days
Note:

The compensation range(s) in the table below represent the base salaries for all positions at a given grade across the health system. Typically, a new hire can expect a starting salary somewhere in the lower part of the range. Actual salaries may vary by position and will be determined based on the candidate's relevant experience. No employee will be paid below the minimum of the range.

Pay ranges are listed as hourly for non-exempt employees and based on assumed full time commitment for exempt employees.

Minimum - Midpoint - Maximum $16.02 - $18.41 - $21.04
** Baystate Health, a nationally recognized leader in healthcare quality and safety, is looking for a Patient Transport Technician to join our team in Springfield, MA.**##
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* SCHEDULE:

*** Full time, 1st Shift
* Working hours are typically between 7AM-3:30PM
* Weekends and rotating holidays may be required depending on business needs
** LOCATION**:
* Baystate Main Campus
* Springfield, MA
** THE ADVANTAGES OF WORKING WITH BAYSTATE!
*** Excellent Compensation 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!

Baystate Health, western Massachusetts’ only academic center and tertiary care provider has a long and proud tradition of continuous learning and improvement. We educate and train hundreds of healthcare workers every year and advance knowledge about new approaches to care. Together our inspired and compassionate teams manage the whole health needs of all communities in need.
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* QUALIFICATIONS:

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* 1) Previous experience in an orderly and/or clinical capacity preferred2) CPR/BLS from American Heart Association required3) HS Diploma, GED or Equivalent required
** OUR COMPENSATION PHILOSOPHY**## We offer competitive total compensation that includes pay, benefits, and other recognition programs for our employees. The base pay range considers the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including knowledge/skills; relevant experience and training; education/certifications/licensure; and other business and organizational factors. This base pay range does not include our comprehensive benefits package or any incentive payments that may be applicable to this role.##

Summary:

As a member of the patient transport department, Transport Technicians participate in patient care by assisting health care team members with the lifting, positioning, and movement of patients and equipment. In addition, under the direction and supervision of the transport department you will transport patients to tests, transfers, discharges, admissions, and procedures. The employee contributes to patient and employee safety at all times.##

Reports to the Clinical Nurse manager. The Transport Technician performs a variety of duties including but not limited to; simple mobilization, assisting in transferring and preparing ambulatory patients for transport; transporting specimens in locked containers only; transporting medications from inpatient pharmacy to units; wheelchairs, stretchers and beds to units; under direction of registered nurse 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. The Transport Technician works collaboratively with others in patient/family - focused care teams. Transport Technicians must have the ability to prioritize work assignments, work in a fast-paced environment and interact with peers, clerical staff,…