Patient Transporter

Jobtailor; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a patient transport specialist for Banner Behavioral Health Hospital in Mesa, Arizona. The role involves safely moving patients between departments, verifying identities, and communicating any changes to clinical staff.

You will assist with patient handling using safety equipment and distribute items across departments in accordance with procedures. The position requires BLS certification, interpersonal and computer skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced clinical

Qualifications

• Certification for BLS is required.
• Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card is required at hire.
• Interpersonal skills are essential for direct patient contact.
• Ability to interpret information and communicate effectively with others.
• Basic computer, organizational, problem solving and fast-paced work skills.

Responsibilities

• Transports patients safely and efficiently between departments following transfer techniques and infection control procedures.
• Validates patients’ identity based on department protocol.
• Remains alert to patient condition and promptly communicates changes to clinical staff.
• Assists with patient handling using safety equipment and procedures.
• Provides distribution services of requested items between departments per established procedures.
• Responds to all job calls in a timely manner.
• May operate a golf cart to provide distribution services.
• May disinfect and restock supplies and assist with clerical duties as needed.

Skills

BLS Certification

Patient Transport

Infection Control

Computer Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Organizational Skills

Problem Solving

Effective Communication

Education

Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card

Tools

Golf Cart Operation

Computer System

Job description

• Transports patients safely and efficiently between various departments following appropriate transfer techniques and proper isolation/infection control procedures.
• Validates patients’ identity based on established department protocol.
• Remains alert to patient condition and promptly communicates changes to clinical staff.
• Assists with patient handling and lifting using appropriate patient safety equipment and appropriate safety procedures.
• Provides distribution services of requested items between various departments as needed in accordance with established procedures that may include medications.
• Responds to all job calls in a timely manner.
• May utilize computer system to track and update requests.
• Communicates status updates and location information as required in accordance with department protocols to help facilitate work flow.
• Collects, cleans and disinfects patient care equipment and all other reusable items.
• May perform supply restocking or assume clerical duties of assigned area as necessary.
• May be required to operate golf cart to provide distribution services.
• May be required to transport deceased persons to the facility morgue.

Requirements

• Certification for BLS is required.
• Requires interpersonal skills to operate in a direct patient contact environment.
• Ability to interpret verbal and written information/instructions and effectively communicate with others.
• Must demonstrate basic knowledge of computer skills, organizational skills, problem solving skills, and ability to function with minimal direction in a fast paced environment.
• If required by facility, may be required to possess a valid driver’s license and be eligible for coverage under the company’s auto insurance policy.
• Employees working at Banner Behavioral Health Hospital must possess an Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card at the time of hire and maintain the card for the duration of their employment.
• An Arizona Criminal History Affidavit must be signed upon hire.

Core Competencies

Demonstrates proficiency in patient transport, safety procedures, and effective communication within a clinical environment. Possesses essential certifications and skills to ensure compliance with health and safety protocols.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• BLS Certification
• Patient Transport Techniques
• Infection Control Procedures
• Computer Skills
• Interpersonal Skills

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Patient Handling
• Safety Equipment Usage
• Supply Restocking
• Clerical Duties
• Disinfection Procedures

Soft Skills

• Organizational Skills
• Problem Solving Skills
• Effective Communication

Certifications & Qualifications

• BLS Certification
• Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card

Industry Keywords

• Patient Care
• Clinical Staff Communication
• Fast Paced Environment
• Transfer Techniques
• Department Protocols

Tools & Technologies

• Computer System
• Golf Cart Operation