Department: Patient Distribution

The Patient Distribution Attendant primary responsibilities include the transportation/portering of patients, equipment, supplies and MDRD supplies within the campus including acute and mental health on a scheduled and on demand basis. Responding to stat requests as required, for patient transfers assisting the care giver with the transfer, equipment/furniture. To provide efficient and timely distribution of medical/surgical supplies/equipment, O.R. instrumentation/equipment and non-medical supplies.

QUALIFICATIONS

Certification/Experience/Knowledge:

• Grade 12 Graduate or equivalent required
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) for Health Care Providers (HCP) Certificate is required (recent within the last twelve months)
• Demonstrated experience with all methods of transportation and retrieval of patients and equipment (beds, stretchers, wheelchairs), including safe transport of equipment attached to beds, stretchers and wheelchairs (ie. IV pumps and poles, O2 tanks, etc.) and facilities supplies as required
• Must be able to complete office moves/relocation/set-up, furniture and equipment relocation and other Building Management requests as assigned
• Experience with hospital medical / surgical supplies and equipment (Stores, CPD) required
• Knowledge Microsoft Outlook is required
• Knowledge of good body mechanics and their application is required

Skills/Abilities:

• Must be able to transport patients by wheelchair, stretcher or bed (8.0 kg to 25.0 kg push/pull force)
• Must be able to push or pull carts weighing from 8.2 kg to 47.1 kg for distances which can be greater than 800 ft at a time
• Must be able to assist with patient/or equipment transfers to and from wheelchairs, beds or stretchers (up to 28 kg pull force)
• Ability to occasionally handle equipment exceeding 50 kg (100 lb.) with assistance
• Must be able to pick up and deliver supplies and equipment (4.0 kg to 8.0 kg push/pull force & 1.0 kg to 12.0 kg lift/lower force)
• Completion of lift and transfer training specific to Patient Porter position is an asset
• Good organizational, interpersonal and communications skills required
• Must be able to provide switchboard break coverage as assigned
• Must be available for scheduled shifts and call-ins
• Must be able to work with minimal supervision
• Must demonstrate commitment to ensure their safety, the safety of fellow workers, patients, volunteers, and visitors
• Must support and contribute to a culture of safety and prevention of adverse health events in this organization
• Good attendance and work record is required
• Bilingualism (Advanced level English/French) is required. All unilingual candidates are encouraged to apply and may be considered if the identified French requirement has been met or there are no successful bilingual candidates. A formal French test will be conducted to evaluate the proficiency level.

Pay rate, benefits and other terms and conditions are as per the CUPE 139 Collective Agreement

North Bay Regional Health Centre is committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you require an accommodation for disability during any stage of the recruitment process, please indicate this in your application.

NORTH BAY REGIONAL HEALTH CENTRE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER