On-Call Patient Transport Aide

Kaiser Permanente; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente in Los Angeles is seeking a patient transporter under immediate supervision to move patients, equipment, and specimens throughout the medical center. You will transport patients by wheelchair or gurney, deliver routine and STAT laboratory items, and assist with critical tasks such as CPR and responding to Code Blue pages.

This on-call role requires minimal prior experience (six months) and the ability to follow directions and communicate effectively.

Qualifications

• Six months prior experience in general patient care/hospital transportation.
• Ability to follow written and oral directions; effective communication.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 1 month of hire.

Responsibilities

• Transport patients (pre-op, post-op, Hemodialysis, etc.) by wheel chair or gurney throughout the medical center.
• PICK up routine and STAT laboratory specimens, blood, equipment, supplies, and deliver to the correct locations.
• Escort with Security Officer when transporting expired patients to the morgue.
• Transport soiled patient equipment to Central Processing; move equipment from NICU to central processing as requested.
• Perform CPR and respond to Code Blue pages; perform other related duties as required.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Kaiser Permanente in Los Angeles is seeking a patient transporter under immediate supervision to move patients, equipment, and specimens throughout the medical center. You will transport patients by wheelchair or gurney, deliver routine and STAT laboratory items, and assist with critical tasks such as CPR and responding to Code Blue pages.

This on-call role requires minimal prior experience (six months) and the ability to follow directions and communicate effectively.