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Note: The compensation range(s) in the table below represent the base salaries for all positions at a given grade across the health system. Typically, a new hire can expect a starting salary somewhere in the lower part of the range. Actual salaries may vary by position and will be determined based on the candidate's relevant experience. No employee will be paid below the minimum of the range. Pay ranges are listed as hourly for non-exempt employees and based on assumed full time commitment for exempt employees.

Minimum - Midpoint - Maximum

$16.68 - $19.17 - $22.36

Baystate Health, a nationally recognized leader in healthcare quality and safety, and home to **Baystate Franklin Medical Center** is looking for a Messenger Transport Technician to join our team in **Greenfield, MA** !

Baystate Franklin Medical Center (BFMC) is an 89-bed community hospital in Greenfield, MA. Rooted in a rich tradition of service and accountability to the people of Franklin County, North Quabbin, and surrounding communities. BFMC services include emergency, surgery, cancer, heart and vascular, obstetrics, and more.

+ More than 200 physicians on active and courtesy staff

+ More than 24,000 Emergency Department visits annually

+ More than 400 babies delivered each year in _The Birthplace_ – a progressive, midwife-driven service.

+ Training site for the Family Medicine residency, and for residents in emergency medicine, surgery, and obstetrics programs based at Baystate Medical Center

+ Franklin Medical Center joined Baystate Health in 1986

Rooted in a rich tradition of 125 years of service and accountability, our highly skilled team is committed to advancing care with our state-of-the art facilities and technology. Baystate Franklin houses a $26 million surgical center and the talented surgical teams of the Baystate Health network. Our spacious pre-surgery, recovery, and family waiting areas offer privacy and comfort with natural light, healing gardens, and other amenities. Our multidisciplinary approach gives you access to specialists from across the Baystate Health system, offering comprehensive and collaborative medical treatments close to home.

SCHEDULE:

+ Full time, 1st Shift

+ 40 hours/week

+ Weekday shifts between 10AM-6:30PM Mon-Fri/Weekends 9AM-5:30PM

+ Rotating holidays

+ Differential pay for weekends and holidays

**LOCATION** :

+ Baystate Franklin Medical Center

+ Greenfield, MA

+ Onsite parking

THE ADVANTAGES OF WORKING WITH BAYSTATE!

+ Excellent Compensation High-quality, low-cost medical, dental and vision insurance

+ Generous PTO – up to 25 days in the first year, with scheduled earned increases

+ Continuing education support and reimbursement

+ First Time Home Buyers Financial Packages

+ Farm Share Memberships

+ 403b retirement company match & annual company contribution increase based on years of service.

+ Free money coach advice from a certified professional

+ Wellbeing programs that include but are not limited to mental, physical, and financial health.

+ Pet, home, auto and personal insurance

+ Life insurance

+ Reimbursement for a variety of wellbeing activities, included but limited to gym membership and equipment, personal trainer, massage and so much more!

OUR COMPENSATION PHILOSOPHY

We offer competitive total compensation that includes pay, benefits, and other recognition programs for our employees. The base pay range considers the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including knowledge/skills; relevant experience and training; education/certifications/licensure; and other business and organizational factors. This base pay range does not include our comprehensive benefits package or any incentive payments that may be applicable to this role.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1) Previous experience in an orderly and/or clinical capacity preferred

2) CPR/BLS from American Heart Association required

3) HS Diploma, GED or Equivalent required

Summary:

As a member of the patient transport department, Transport Technicians participate in patient care by assisting health care team members with the lifting, positioning, and movement of patients and equipment. In addition, under the direction and supervision of the transport department you will transport patients to tests, transfers, discharges, admissions, and procedures. The employee contributes to patient and employee safety at all times.

Job Responsibilities:

**1)** Assists with direct patient care activities as directed by the transport department. Transfers, lifts, positions or assists with the transferring of patients in accordance with lifting and positioning of patients in accordance with policy and procedure. Adheres to infection control techniques and report safety hazards100% of the time . Transports patients, equipment, specimens, and medications to and from all areas within the hospital. Properly maintains and stores equipment such as stretchers and wheelchairs. Appropriately identifies, admits and releases deceased patients from the Morgue upon request.

**2)** Performs lifting and transfer procedures in accordance with Baystate Medical Center Policy after demonstration of competence to perform the procedure. Safely transfers patients with transfer device or proper slide techniques. Responds to notifications for transport or equipment needs.

**3)** Is knowledgeable of, and assists with, emergency procedures. Verbalizes knowledge of location and use of emergency equipment and disaster plan. Responds to and assists with emergencies a needed.

**4)** Develops and maintains good human relations skills. Introduces self by name to patient/significant others as evidenced by feedback. Consistently displays a respectful, empathetic, and caring attitude toward patients, as evidenced by receipt of no valid complaints regarding behavior. Accepts constructive criticism as demonstrated by positive behavioral changes, if indicated.

**5)** Participates in competency validations, educational activities, and unit meetings. Completes all mandatory in-services (e.g., Web based training). Attends staff meetings as scheduled unless excused or off duty as evidenced by sign in sheets. Attends mandatory in-services to maintain competence in skills, (e.g. body mechanics, orthopedic equipment review) as evidenced by attendance rosters. Attends all additional programs as required or as mandated within their division.

We strive to be the place where we can help you build the career you deserve – apply with your resume today – YOU belong at Baystate!

Education:

GED or HiSET (Required)

Certifications:

Basic Life Support - American Heart AssociationAmerican Heart AssociationAmerican Heart Association

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

Baystate Health is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status.