Transporter - Emergency, PT ( J0624-0507)

Job Description

Transporter - Emergency, PT ( J0624-0507)

Company Bio

IMAGINE a hospital where everyone is committed to excellence. We did. We are. From boardroom to bedside, we go above and beyond to offer the best and safest patient care.

At North York General Hospital (NYGH), we put our patients first in everything we do. We are achieving a new standard of excellence in integrated patient-centered care and as one of Canada's leading community academic hospitals, we are building on our academic foundation through enhanced education, research and innovation.

North York General Hospital is part of North York Toronto Health Partners, a collaborative partnership with patients, primary care, and community partners, a first- generation Ontario Health Team, driving the development of a locally integrated health system to serve the community.

As part of our dynamic team, you too can stand out and be amazing! At North York General, our team is making a world of difference.

Position Summary

Transporter, Emergency Services Program

Your goal in this position is to contribute to the organization and optimal function of the Emergency Department working with the Emergency physicians, registered nurses and ward clerks to provide support to patients and patient care staff.

You will be also responsible for contributing to patient flow and enhancing patient family centered care in the Emergency department.

You have good verbal communication skills, ability to work within a team and fast paced environment. You are able to establish and maintain patience, compassion and a courteous manner in relationships with patients, families, and co-workers.

This position supports the hospital’s academic mandate by advancing care through teaching and learning and / or transforming care through research and innovation.

This position contributes to the shared responsibility of ensuring health and safety policies are followed to provide for a healthy environment for patients, staff, physicians, volunteers and families.

On a practical level, you will

• Transport patients to medical imaging and in-patient floors
• Transport laboratory samples and specimens to the lab
• Respond to emergency situations
• Observe and adhere to all policies and procedures, work standards and safety regulations
• Demonstrate initiative and problem-solving skills

Qualifications

• High School diploma
• Experience required in continuous heavy lifting, processing of documentation through use of computers

What We Offer

Working at NYGH means working with a dynamic team of fellow healthcare providers, staff, and volunteers in one of Canada’s leading hospitals.

This is a Part Time Regular position, 8 hour shifts, days, evenings, and night shifts, including weekends in the Emergency Department.

We offer a highly competitive total compensation package which includes pay in lieu of benefits, vacation pay and the opportunity to join the Hospital Pension Plan.

FOR EXTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY : As a condition of employment, you are required to submit proof of COVID-19 vaccination to the Hospital’s Occupational Health and Safety department.