Patient Transport Specialist - Acute Care

Keck Medicine of USC; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

Keck Medicine of USC is seeking a Patient Transporter for a per diem 8-hour day shift in Arcadia, CA. Under RN supervision, this role moves patients to and from clinical units and diagnostic areas, handles blood/product and specimen transport, and responds to emergencies.

It requires basic life support and customer-service oriented teamwork. Responsibilities include assembling/disassembling traction equipment, maintaining patient area cleanliness, and promoting infection control and safety

Qualifications

• Must be able to read and write at an 8th grade level.
• Basic Life Support certification required.
• One year of acute care experience preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Move patients safely to and from clinical areas and diagnostic/treatment spaces.
• Assist with transfers, turning and positioning of patients.
• Transport blood products and specimens as required.
• Respond to emergency codes and assist as directed by RN/MD.
• Maintain equipment and supply storage areas and keep hallways clear.

Skills

Patient transport

Safety compliance

Teamwork

Verbal communication

Education

High school diploma or GED optional

Tools

TeleTracking Transport System

Job description

Keck Medicine of USC is seeking a Patient Transporter for a per diem 8-hour day shift in Arcadia, CA. Under RN supervision, this role moves patients to and from clinical units and diagnostic areas, handles blood/product and specimen transport, and responds to emergencies.

It requires basic life support and customer-service oriented teamwork. Responsibilities include assembling/disassembling traction equipment, maintaining patient area cleanliness, and promoting infection control and safety