Acute Care Patient Transporter & EKG Support

Torrance Memorial Medical Center; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Torrance Memorial Medical Center in Torrance, CA, is seeking a Transporter to move patients between care areas under RN supervision, assist with EKGs, and provide unit secretary support when not transporting. The role requires attention to patient identity, privacy, and teamwork to ensure timely services.

The position involves coordinating with nursing staff, handling calls, and supporting cardiac/respiratory care during emergencies, while maintaining safety and infection control practices

Qualifications

• 1 year of direct patient care in an acute or skilled nursing setting.
• Experience assisting with unit secretary duties is a plus.
• BCLS or ACLS certification preferred or required.

Responsibilities

• Transfers patients between care areas, verifying identity.
• Supports unit secretary tasks when not transporting or performing EKGs.
• Notifies RN of patient status and prepares charts for transfer.
• Responds to emergencies and codes as directed.
• Maintains privacy and infection control practices.
• Answers calls and routes messages promptly.

Skills

Patient Transfers

EKG performance

Team Collaboration

Infection Control

Job description

Torrance Memorial Medical Center in Torrance, CA, is seeking a Transporter to move patients between care areas under RN supervision, assist with EKGs, and provide unit secretary support when not transporting. The role requires attention to patient identity, privacy, and teamwork to ensure timely services.

The position involves coordinating with nursing staff, handling calls, and supporting cardiac/respiratory care during emergencies, while maintaining safety and infection control practices