HOSPITAL GREETER/TRANSPORT

Description:

Brattleboro Memorial Hospital /

Southern Vermont Health Services Corporation

Job Description

Job Title: Hospital Greeter/Transport

Job Code: 764

Hours: Per Diem

FTE: 0

Weekend Schedule: Coverage as needed

Holiday Schedule: None

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Department Name: Volunteers

Location: Brattleboro, Vermont

JOB SUMMARY:

Responsible for the smooth flow of patients, visitors and employees through designated entrances to the hospital. This position will greet and direct all entering the facility. The position will also be required to escort (via foot or wheelchair) and direct patients and visitors to various areas of the facility. Position will be based at designated entrances to the hospital. The position will also provide transport of in-house patients (by wheelchair or stretcher) within the hospital to different departments for testing or return the patient back to their room. The Greeter/Transport person will also make half hourly runs of lab specimens from the Richards Building Lab to the Main Lab.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Greets all persons entering the facility with a friendly and professional demeanor Immediately greets all persons entering the facility.
• Guide Patients and visitors to their destination.
• Escorts (via foot or wheelchair) all persons entering to destinations throughout the hospital upon request.
• Receive phone calls to pick-up patients from areas of the hospital when their appointments are finished and return them to the main entrance
• Receive phone calls to bring inhouse patients (by wheelchair or stretcher) to departments for testing or return the patient to their room
• Does specimen transport from the Richards Building Lab to the Main lab.
• Provide basic clerical support.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION:

• High school diploma or equivalent education preferred

EXPERIENCE/SKILL SETS:

• One year hospital experience preferred.

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION(S):

• None required

OSHA CATEGORY

OSHA Category I - Tasks that involve exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues require use of techniques of Universal Precautions as evidenced with blood borne pathogens standards.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

On-the-job time is spent in the following physical activities.

• Standing - Up to 1/3
• Walking - Up to 1/3
• Sitting - 2/3 or more
• Talking or Hearing - 2/3 or more
• Use of hands to finger, handle or feel - Up to 1/3
• Pushing/Pulling - 2/3 or more
• Stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling - Up to 1/3
• Reaching with hands and arms - Up to 1/3
• Tasting or smelling - None

This position requires that weight be lifted, or force be exerted.

• Up to 10 pounds - 2/3 or more
• Up to 25 pounds - 1/3 to 1/2
• Up to 50 pounds - Up to 1/3
• Up to 100 pounds - None
• More than 100 pounds - None

This position has special vision requirements.

• Close Vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less)
• Color Vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors)
• Ability to Adjust Focus (ability to adjust eye to bring an object into sharp focus)

WORK ENVIRONMENT

This position requires exposure to the following environmental conditions.

• Wet, humid conditions (non-weather) - None
• Work near moving mechanical parts - Up to 1/3
• Fumes or airborne particles - Up to 1/3
• Toxic or caustic chemicals - Up to 1/3
• Outdoor weather conditions - None
• Extreme cold (non-weather) - None
• Extreme heat (non-weather) - None
• Risk of electrical shock - None
• Work with explosives - None
• Risk of radiation - None
• Vibration - None

The typical noise level for the environment is:

• Very Quiet
• Quiet
• Moderate Noise
• Loud Noise

Hearing

• Ability to hear calls
• Ability to hear instructions from physician/department staff/others

EEO/ADA Statement

Brattleboro Memorial Hospital provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees and strictly prohibits any type of harassment or discrimination in regard to race, religion, age, color, sex, disability status, national origin, genetics, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, gender expression, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, and/or local laws.

Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), it is the policy of Brattleboro Memorial Hospital to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. The policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of employment, including the application process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact Human Resources.

Compensation Disclosure in Accordance with Vermont Act 155

In compliance with Vermont Act 155, Brattleboro Memorial Hospital provides the compensation range for this position in good faith. The listed range represents the pay scale reasonably expected for a successful candidate based on factors such as relevant experience, education, internal equity, and market competitiveness. Final compensation will be determined during the hiring process.