Compassionate Patient Transporter — On-Call (Hospital)

Kaiser Permanente; Veterans Administration (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente in California seeks a patient transport aide to move patients, equipment, and specimens within the medical center. You will operate wheelchairs or gurneys and assist with routine and STAT requests under supervision. This is an on-call role with varying days and hours.

Basic Life Support is required within 1 month of hire; a High School Diploma or GED is expected, along with a valid California driver’s license. Weekend coverage may be required.

Qualifications

• Six months experience in patient transport within a hospital setting.
• Commitment to following written and oral directions and policies.
• Willingness to obtain Basic Life Support (BLS) within 1 month of hire.

Responsibilities

• Transport patients by wheel chair or gurney within the medical center.
• Pick up and deliver laboratory specimens, blood, equipment, and supplies to the correct locations.
• Respond to CPR and Code Blue pages as necessary and accompany security when required.
• Perform related duties as required.

Skills

Six months hospital transport

Effective communication

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Basic Life Support certification

Tools

California Driver's License

Job description

Kaiser Permanente in California seeks a patient transport aide to move patients, equipment, and specimens within the medical center. You will operate wheelchairs or gurneys and assist with routine and STAT requests under supervision. This is an on-call role with varying days and hours.

Basic Life Support is required within 1 month of hire; a High School Diploma or GED is expected, along with a valid California driver’s license. Weekend coverage may be required.