Patient Transport​/Custodian

Summary

Under the supervision of the Manager or Director of Support Services, the Patient Transport/Custodian is responsible for assisting patients and visitors as they enter and exit the hospital. Alongside patient transport duties, this role will provide support by performing essential Environmental Services tasks such as sweeping, mopping, and cleaning as directed by the Supervisor. Responsibilities include maintaining both internal and external areas of the campus, as well as actively participating in snow removal and storm preparation activities.

Does this position require Patient Care? No Essential Functions.

• Maintain a courteous, calm, and pleasant manner at all times.
• Represent the entity in a positive manner in all communications.
• Demonstrate a commitment to maintaining positive and effective work.
• Proactively provide assistance to patients in both entering and leaving the facility.
• Duties include escorting, providing wheelchair assistance, and offering directions, among others.
• Maintain a respectful and professional appearance at all times.
• Use of the two-way radio will be circumspect and professional at all times.
• Participate in departmental emergency procedures.

High School Diploma or Equivalent preferred

Prior experience working with the public 0-1 year preferred

• Excellent oral communication skills.

• Standing Frequently (34-66%)
• Walking Frequently (34-66%)
• Sitting Occasionally (3-33%)
• Lifting Occasional (3-33%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device)
• Carrying Occasionally (3-33%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device)
• Pushing Occasionally (3-33%)
• Pulling Occasionally (3-33%)
• Climbing Occasionally (3-33%)
• Balancing Frequently (34-66%)
• Stooping Occasionally (3-33%)
• Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%)
• Crouching Occasionally (3-33%)
• Crawling Occasionally (3-33%)
• Reaching Occasionally (3-33%)
• Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34-66%)
• Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%)
• Feeling Constantly (67-100%)
• Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%)
• Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%)
• Talking Constantly (67-100%)
• Hearing Constantly (67-100%)

Martha's Vineyard Hospital, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.