Patient Transporter

MultiCare Health System; Puyallup, Northern (WA, KY); Hybrid; USD 29,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO

Code Lavender

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition assistance

Career development

Job summary

MultiCare Good Samaritan Hospital in Puyallup, WA is hiring a Patient Transporter for the Evening shift (Fri/Sat/Sun, 10:00am–10:30pm). You will transport patients, beds, oxygen, and equipment across the campus, collaborating with nursing staff to ensure safe, timely care.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or equivalent, current BLS certification, and the ability to complete in-house patient lift training within six months.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Current BLS Certification.
• In-house training on patient lift and mobility within 6 months of placement.
• One year of transport or related healthcare experience preferred.
• Certifications may be required based on hospital needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe and timely transport of patients, beds, oxygen, supplies, and equipment.
• Assist clinical personnel in transferring patients between beds, chairs, and wheelchairs.
• Respond to STAR codes by transporting patient lift equipment and assisting nursing staff as needed.
• Support units by cleaning equipment and stocking supplies.
• Partner with a service-oriented attitude and sound decision-making.

Skills

BLS Certification

Healthcare experience

Safety-focused

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Patient lift training

Job description

**Join a team that shares your calling**At MultiCare, you're more than just a job title - you're part of a team built on trust that cares for each other, our patients and our communities. Belonging here means living our mission and values every day. If your purpose and passions align with ours, you'll find a place to grow, do meaningful work and build a career you love in a community that feels like home.**FTE:** 0.9 **Shift:** Evening **Schedule:** Fri/Sat/Sun - 10:00am - 10:30pm**Position Summary**The Patient Transporter is an incredible opportunity for those looking to expand their role in health care and service to others. This dynamic position provides professional and exceptional care through safe and timely transport of patients, supplies, oxygen, beds and equipment throughout the MultiCare facility.As a Transporter at MultiCare, you will collaborate with the entire nursing staff, hone your decision-making capacities, and enjoy daily variety and problem-solving opportunities.**Responsibilities**You will provide safe and timely transport of patients, beds, oxygen, supplies, and equipment throughout the facilityAssist clinical personnel in transferring patients to and/or from beds or chairs to and/or from wheelchair or stretcherYou will respond to STAR codes by transporting patient lift equipment and assisting nursing staff, as neededYou will provide assistance to units by cleaning equipment and stocking suppliesPartner with a service-oriented attitude, professional integrity, and solid decision-making capacitiesYou will effectively prioritize and apply organization and flexibility to your work duties**Requirements*** High school graduate or equivalent preferred* Current BLS Certification* Successful completion of in-house training program on patient lift and mobility within 6 months of placement in job* One (1) year of previous transport or related healthcare experience preferred* May require certifications based on hospital needs**About Good Samaritan Hospital**MultiCare Good Samaritan Hospital is a 388-bed acute-care hub serving Puyallup and East Pierce County. As the area's only hospital, it features a Family Birth Center, Level III Trauma and Neonatal ICUs, Level I Trauma Rehabilitation Center, Children's Therapy Unit and a 24-hour Emergency Department. Innovative facilities like the LEED Gold-certified Dally Tower and Pulse Heart Institute make Good Samaritan a dynamic workplace for clinicians eager to advance their careers in a state-of-the-art environment.**About the Puyallup Community**Nestled at the foot of Mount Rainier along the Puyallup River, Puyallup offers a welcoming small-town feel just 10 miles from Tacoma and 35 miles from Seattle. Residents enjoy unique dining, an antique-filled downtown, excellent schools and abundant parks and recreation - all while being close to big-city opportunities.**Rooted in the local community**Partnering with patients, families and neighbors across the Pacific Northwest for more than 140 years.**Growth and education**Competitive tuition assistance, award-winning residencies, fellowships and career development to invest in you.**Well-being and support**Generous PTO, Code Lavender and Employee Assistance Programs to help you maintain balance and feel cared in your work and life.**Living our values**Respect, integrity, kindness and collaboration guide how we care for patients, communities and each other.**Belonging for all**Resource Groups and outreach programs help ensure every team member feels safe, seen, heard and valued.**Pacific Northwest lifestyle**Work and live where natural beauty, adventure and strong community connections are part of everyday life.**Pay and Benefit Expectations**We provide a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive salary, medical, dental and retirement benefits and paid time off. As required by various pay transparency laws, we share a competitive range of compensation for candidates hired into each position. The pay scale is $21.27 - $32.36 USD. However, pay is influenced by factors specific to applicants, including but not limited to: skill set, level of experience, and certification(s) and/or education. If this position is associated with a union contract, pay will be reflective of the appropriate step on the pay scale to which the applicant's years of experience align.Associated benefit information can be viewed .MultiCare is a not-for-profit health care organization with more than 28,000 team members, including employees, providers and volunteers. MultiCare has been caring for our community for well over a century, since the founding of Tacoma's first hospital and today is the largest community-based, locally governed system of health in the state of Washington, serving communities across Washington and Northern Idaho.MultiCare's comprehensive system of health includes numerous primary care, urgent care and specialty services - including Mary Bridge Children's Hospital & Health Network; MultiCare Indigo Urgent Care; Pulse Heart Institute; MultiCare Medical Associates, affiliated physicians; MultiCare Rockwood Clinic, the largest multispecialty clinic in the Inland Northwest region; and MultiCare Connected Care, our Accountable Care Organization.Thirteen hospitals complete the organization: Allenmore Hospital, Auburn Medical Center, Capital Medical Center, Covington Medical Center, Deaconess Hospital, Good Samaritan Hospital, Mary Bridge Children's Hospital - the Puget Sound region's only children's hospital and state-designated Level II Pediatric Trauma Center for Western Washington - Overlake Medical Center, Navos Behavioral Health Hospital, Valley Hospital, Yakima Valley Hospital, Tacoma General Hospital - which is home to the South Puget Sound region's only Level IV Neonatal Intensive Care Unit - and Wellfound Behavioral Health Hospital.Our core values of Respect, Integrity, Stewardship, Excellence, Collaboration, Kindness and Joy, serve as our guiding principles and impact every aspect of our organization, including how we provide patient care and what we expect from each other.MultiCare is also proud of our commitment to workforce diversity and culturally competent care. This commitment is led by our CEO and supported through employee education and community outreach.MultiCare provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and job applicants. We do not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.If you are an external job applicant who requires reasonable accommodation in the job application process, please contact the Employee Resource Center (ERC) at 253-403-6947 and we will assist you with submitting a ticket to initiate your request for accommodation. If you are a current employee, you can submit an ERC ticket or call the ERC for assistance.