Patient Transport Specialist - Hospital Care & Safety

CommonSpirit Health; Merced (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

CommonSpirit Health, Mercy Medical Center in Merced, California, is seeking a Patient Transporter to move inpatients and outpatients across the campus, ensuring a safe, courteous, and seamless patient experience. You will verify patient identity, assist with transfers, and accompany patients with dressing gowns, charts, and SBAR handoffs as needed.

The role emphasizes adherence to AIDET service principles and SBAR communication, with responsibilities including equipment handling, room

Qualifications

• CPR is required upon hire.
• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Experience with computers is desirable.
• Experience with safe patient handling devices is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Transport inpatients and outpatients between hospital areas promptly and safely.
• Confirm patient identification and assist with transfers; greet patients and provide comfort as needed.
• Report any patient condition changes to appropriate personnel.
• Prepare procedure rooms and assist technologists during imaging procedures.
• Maintain equipment storage and keep work areas neat and stocked.

Skills

CPR

Customer service

Communication

Education

High School Diploma

High School GED

Tools

Computers

Safe patient handling devices

Job description

CommonSpirit Health, Mercy Medical Center in Merced, California, is seeking a Patient Transporter to move inpatients and outpatients across the campus, ensuring a safe, courteous, and seamless patient experience. You will verify patient identity, assist with transfers, and accompany patients with dressing gowns, charts, and SBAR handoffs as needed.

The role emphasizes adherence to AIDET service principles and SBAR communication, with responsibilities including equipment handling, room