Patient Transport Tech I - Nights

City of Hope; California, Duarte (MO, CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare organization as a Patient Transport Tech I, where you will play a vital role in transporting patients and equipment throughout the facility. This position requires strong customer service skills and a commitment to patient care, with shifts varying between day and night. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma and prior experience in healthcare or customer service.

Qualifications

• One year in a similar healthcare position or customer service field.
• BLS certification from American Heart Association within three weeks of hire.
• Current Driver's license and good driving record.

Responsibilities

• Transport patients to and from nursing units and ancillary departments.
• Safely transport deceased to the morgue.
• Transport blood, specimens, and patient care equipment around campus.

Skills

Customer Service

Patient Care

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Join the transformative team atCity of Hope, where we're changing lives and making a real difference in the fight against cancer, diabetes, and other life-threatening illnesses. City of Hope's growing national system includes its Los Angeles campus, a network of clinical care locations across Southern California, a new cancer center in Orange County, California, and treatment facilities in Atlanta, Chicago, and Phoenix. Our dedicated and compassionate employees are driven by a common mission: To deliver the cures of tomorrow to the people who need them today.

Night shift start times vary between 8:00 pm to 12:00 am for 8 hour shifts. Weekend availability is required.

The Patient Transport Tech I will transport patients to various areas of the Medical Center. A patient transporter is also responsible for transporting patient care equipment in a 24-hour operation, 7 days a week. Functions include positioning, transferring, and transporting patients to and from various departments or locations by wheelchair, bed, gurney or ambulette. This involves lifting, turning, transferring, and repositioning patients requiring moderate assistance to total assistance. There may be limited clerical duties for the transport function. Other role requirements may include patient care equipment movement, specimens, maintenance, and cleaning or disinfection, assisting in the management of decedent affairs, and other activities as directed. Assignments may vary between day and night shift, and participation in weekend coverage is required.

As a successful candidate, you will:

• Transport patients to and from nursing units and ancillary departments.
• Respectfully and carefully transport deceased to the morgue.
• Safely transport patients in City of Hope vehicles.
• Practice outstanding customer service with patients and families.
• Support the mission of City of Hope through safety, care, and dedication to patients and families.
• Transport blood, specimens, and patient care equipment around campus.

Qualifications

Your qualifications should include:

• High School diploma, GED or equivalent experience.
• One year in a similar healthcare position or customer service field.
• BLS certification from American Heart Association obtained within three weeks of hire
• Current Driver's license and good driving record.
• Outstanding customer service skills.

Additional Information

This position is represented by a collective bargaining agreement.

City of Hope employees pay is based on the following criteria:work experience, qualifications, and work location.

City of Hope is an equal opportunity employer.

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