Patient Transport Specialist: Safe, Timely Hospital Mobility

C018 University of Southern California- HS; United States; On-site; USD 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

The Patient Transporter role at University of Southern California's Keck Medicine campus supports safe and efficient movement of patients to and from clinical units and diagnostic areas. You will assemble/disassemble traction equipment and respond to urgent code situations under RN supervision.

Under the direction of the unit leadership, you will maintain organized bed storage, transport patients by gurney or wheelchair, and use TeleTracking to optimize workflow while upholding infection control

Qualifications

• Ability to read and write at an 8th grade level.
• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Prefer minimum one year of acute care hospital experience.
• Basic Life Support certification required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with transfers, turning and positioning of patients.
• Transport patients via gurney, bed, or wheelchair.
• Respond to Code Blue emergency and Code Stroke as directed.
• Respond to Emergency Codes and assist with safety and infection control.
• Utilize TeleTracking Transport System to maintain productivity.
• Maintain and organize bed storage areas and equipment.

Skills

Reading/writing at 8th grade level

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Basic Life Support Certification

8th grade reading/writing

Job description

The Patient Transporter role at University of Southern California's Keck Medicine campus supports safe and efficient movement of patients to and from clinical units and diagnostic areas. You will assemble/disassemble traction equipment and respond to urgent code situations under RN supervision.

Under the direction of the unit leadership, you will maintain organized bed storage, transport patients by gurney or wheelchair, and use TeleTracking to optimize workflow while upholding infection control