Transporter Central Transportation MHB

Job Description

• High School graduate or equivalent (G.E.D.) required

• Positions will be entry level and require no previous practical experience prior to hire
• Individuals will be trained by the employer
• Once employed, there will be a period of orientation and training to the specific duties and responsibilities of the positions in order to perform the job competently
• At the end of the orientation period employees will be required to demonstrate competency
• If an appropriate level of competency has not been reached additional training may be required

• Good general health necessary in order to stand and walk most of the day
• Must be able to demonstrate the ability to read, write and speak English
• Must be able to use a telephone
• Must be able to take direction from a manager or supervisor or designee
• Ability to work closely with people, often necessitating lifting or aiding patients in walking
• Must be able to operate a pager or other communication device
• Must be able to tell time and follow a time -based schedule to perform job tasks
• Must be able to demonstrate core values of the Catholic Health System and Mercy Hospital
• Communicates appropriately with peers, supervisors, and physicians
• Demonstrates a supportive team spirit
• Must be able to deal appropriately with stressful/adverse situations and / or patients

• May be exposed to disagreeable conditions including but not limited to odors, blood, body excrement, etc.
• May be exposed to communicable diseases
• Clean, well-lighted, heated, and ventilated surroundings
• Activity includes lifting, stooping, constant walking
• Finger and hand dexterity and visual and aural and olfactory acuity to recognize changes in patients' condition
• The ability to cope with stress and handle multiple priorities is required