Compassionate Patient Transport Specialist

C018 University of Southern California- HS; United States; On-site; USD 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Southern California is seeking a Patient Transporter to move patients safely between units, labs, and diagnostic areas. The role requires handling equipment, maintaining clean storage spaces, and responding to Code Blue/Code Stroke as directed.

BLS is required and a High School Diploma or GED is preferred. Responsibilities include transporting patients via gurney or wheelchair, assisting with transfers, and ensuring equipment is properly stored.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and write at an 8th grade level.
• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with transfers, turning and positioning of patients.
• Move patients using gurneys, beds or wheelchairs.
• Respond to urgent calls and code situations as directed.
• Return and store traction equipment properly.
• Deliver blood products to units and specimens to labs.
• Operate TeleTracking Transport System to maintain productivity.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

University of Southern California is seeking a Patient Transporter to move patients safely between units, labs, and diagnostic areas. The role requires handling equipment, maintaining clean storage spaces, and responding to Code Blue/Code Stroke as directed.

BLS is required and a High School Diploma or GED is preferred. Responsibilities include transporting patients via gurney or wheelchair, assisting with transfers, and ensuring equipment is properly stored.