Patient Transport Aide - On-Call Medical Center

Kaiser Permanente; Downey (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente in Downey, CA, is seeking a hospital transporter responsible for moving patients, equipment, and specimens across the medical center. The role requires patient care awareness, adherence to policies, and compliance with BLS within one month of hire.

Responsibilities include transporting patients by wheelchair or gurney, picking up and delivering specimens and equipment, and assisting during emergencies (Code Blue). This is an on-call position with variable days and hours.

Qualifications

• Six months of prior experience in general patient care or hospital transportation.
• Per the National Agreement, current KP Coalition employees have this requirement waived.
• Demonstrated ability to follow written and oral directions; strong communication skills.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) within 1 month of hire.

Responsibilities

• Transport patients within the Medical Center by wheelchair or gurney (pre-operative, post-operative, Hemodialysis, etc.).
• Picks up laboratory specimens, blood, equipment, supplies, and delivers to appropriate locations; handles timely data reports.
• Transport expired patients to the morgue under escort as required.
• Move soiled patient equipment and supplies to Central Processing; move equipment between units as requested.
• Perform CPR and respond to Code Blue pages as necessary; perform related duties as required.

Skills

Communication

Follow directions

Patient care awareness

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Nursing Aide certification

Tools

Driver's license (Class C)

Job description

Kaiser Permanente in Downey, CA, is seeking a hospital transporter responsible for moving patients, equipment, and specimens across the medical center. The role requires patient care awareness, adherence to policies, and compliance with BLS within one month of hire.

Responsibilities include transporting patients by wheelchair or gurney, picking up and delivering specimens and equipment, and assisting during emergencies (Code Blue). This is an on-call position with variable days and hours.