Patient Transporter

Sutter Health; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 43,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Sutter Health at ABSMC-Ashby Campus seeks a patient transport teammate to assist patients throughout the medical center and move them to appointments as needed.

Role requires caring communication, safety focus, and reliability in a fast-paced setting. BLS certification and HS diploma are preferred; shifts vary and weekend coverage is required.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED required or equivalent experience.
• Equivalent experience accepted in lieu of degree/diploma.
• BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider certification required.

Responsibilities

• Transports and assists patients throughout the medical center.
• May also transport patients to and from appointments at the medical center.

Skills

Communication skills

Patient handling

Customer focus

Independence

Prioritization

Work under pressure

Interpersonal skills

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Equivalent experience accepted

Job description

We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health!

Organization

ABSMC-Ashby Campus

Position Overview

Transports and assists patients throughout the medical center. May also transport patients to and from appointments at the medical center.

Job Description

EDUCATION

• Equivalent experience will be accepted in lieu of the required degree or diploma.
• HS Diploma or general education degree (GED).

CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE

• BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider

Preferred Experience As Typically Acquired In

• Previous working experience in a health care environment.

Skills And Knowledge

• Strong communication skills for frequent and challenging contact with physicians, patients, families; patience and compassion
• Ability to lift and position patients properly using best practices
• Must be customer focused and be able to promote services in a positive manner
• Ability to maintain composure during challenging interpersonal interactions
• Ability to work independently, prioritize work, tolerate frequent interruptions and work well under pressure

Job Shift

Varied

Schedule

Varied

Shift Hours

8

Days Of The Week

Variable

Weekend Requirements

Every other Weekend, Every Weekend

Benefits

No

Unions

Yes

Position Status

Non-Exempt

Weekly Hours

0

Employee Status

Per Diem/Casual

Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.

Pay Range is $31.53 to $37.67 / hour

The posted pay range is based on the position's primary work location. Candidates who reside and work outside of that location may be subject to a different pay range based on their work location. Candidate starting salaries consider multiple factors, including, but not limited to a candidate's experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, departmental equity, training, and organizational needs. Base pay is only one component of Sutter Health's comprehensive total rewards program. Eligible positions also include a comprehensive benefits package.