Patient Transport Specialist (Acute Care)

Cedars-Sinai; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Cedars-Sinai is seeking a Patient Transporter to safely move patients, equipment and supplies across hospital areas, enabling nurses and clinicians to perform their duties efficiently.

You will use AIDET communication, work with the Dispatch Call Center, and support teams in nursing units, ED, diagnostic areas and morgue; 8-hour shifts, high school diploma required, BLS certification preferred.

Qualifications

• Outstanding customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Patient transport experience in an acute care hospital preferred.
• Full comprehension (verbal and written) of the English language.
• Must be able to work 8hr shifts.

Responsibilities

• Transport patients, equipment and supplies safely and timely across hospital areas.
• Operate elevators and assist with movement to enable clinical teams to perform duties.
• Coordinate with management, the Dispatch Call Center and healthcare teams.

Skills

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

English proficiency

Patient transport experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Description

Grow your career at Cedars-Sinai!

When the work you do every single day has a crucial impact on the lives of others, every effort, every detail, and every second matters. This shared culture of passion and dedication pulses through Cedars-Sinai, and it’s just one of the many reasons we’ve achieved our fifth-consecutive Magnet designation for nursing perfection. From working with a team of best-in-class healthcare professionals to using state-of-the-art facilities, you’ll have everything you need to do something incredible—for yourself, and for others. Join us, and discover why U.S. News & World Report has named us one of America’s Best Hospitals!

What will you be doing in this role?

The Patient Transporter is responsible for the safe, timely and accurate transport of patients, medical equipment and patient-related items to and from their destinations in a professional, courteous and compassionate manner. This service will enable nurses, clinical partners, physicians, diagnostic technicians and therapists to perform their duties in an efficient and effective manner. Ensures all patient interactions are conducted using the concept of AIDET as the primary communication tool. Responsibilities also include movement of equipment, supplies and operation of elevators to facilitate patient and equipment transports. These services include, but are not limited to transporting patients, equipment and supplies between nursing units, diagnostic areas, emergency department and morgue. The Transporter must work collaboratively with Management, the Dispatch Call Center and all healthcare team personnel.

Qualifications

Qualifications:

• Outstanding customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Patient transport experience in an acute care hospital preferred.
• Full comprehension (verbal and written) of the English language.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Valid Basic Life Safety (BLS) Certification through American Red Cross (ARC) or American Health Association (AHA) is required.
• Must be able to work 8hr shifts

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to stand and walk for prolonged periods.
• Ability to bend, stoop, lift equipment up to 25 pounds, push and pull equipment weighting up to 400 pounds.
• Must be able to work with assigned equipment, gurneys, beds, wheel chairs, etc.