Patient Transporter

Sutter Health; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

Sutter Health's SMCS-Sutter Med Center in Sacramento seeks a dedicated patient transportation professional. The role coordinates in-house transport and lift services, ensuring safe, timely care for patients with complex equipment.

Responsibilities include delivering deceased patients to the mortuary and upholding privacy and safety policies while communicating effectively with patients, families, and staff.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED required.
• BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate in-house patient transportation or lift services within the facility.
• Deliver deceased patients to the mortuary following procedures.
• Adhere to local/state/federal regulations to ensure privacy and safety during patient care.
• May orient other staff to the department.

Education

HS Diploma or GED

BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider

Job description

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

Organization

SMCS-Sutter Med Center - Sacramento

Position Overview

Coordinates in-house patient transportation or lift services requests, while providing safe, timely and courteous patient transportation service throughout the facility for patients with oxygen tanks, intravenous pumps, drips, Foley catheters, and other complex equipment. Delivers deceased patients to the mortuary, following policy and procedure. Gains confidence and cooperation from the patient, their family/support group, and other healthcare providers through competent job performance, attentive monitoring and care, and effective communication. Adheres to all local/state/federal regulations, codes, policies and procedures to ensure privacy and safety while delivering optimal patient care. May also be responsible for performing specific tasks and/or orient other staff to the department.

Education

Job Description

• HS Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED)

Certification & Licensure

• BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider

Skills And Knowledge

• Knowledge of various patient transport policies, procedures and equipment used in the treatment of patients with varying conditions.
• Ability to interpret a variety of data and instructions, furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Possess written and verbal communications skills to communicate with fellow team members, supervisors, patients, and other hospital personnel.
• Well-developed time management and organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize assignments and work within standardized policies and procedures to achieve objectives and meet deadlines.
• Prioritize assignments and work within standardized policies and procedures to achieve objectives and meet deadlines.
• Work independently, as well as be part of the team, including accomplishing multiple tasks in an environment with interruptions.
• Identify, evaluate and resolve standard problems by selecting appropriate solutions from established options.
• Ensure the privacy of each patient’s protected health information (PHI).
• Build collaborate relationships with peers and other staff members to achieve departmental and corporate objectives

Job Shift

Days

Schedule

Full Time

Shift Hours

8

Days Of The Week

Monday - Friday

Weekend Requirements

Rotating Weekends

Benefits

Yes

Unions

No

Position Status

Non-Exempt

Weekly Hours

40

Employee Status

Regular

Employees of Sutter Health and its entities may handle hazardous drugs in the course of their work, including patient care, which requires them to manage, store, prepare, receive, unpack, transport, dispose of, or administer drugs identified as hazardous or potentially hazardous by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) and in accordance with the USP 800 guidelines.

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

Pay Range is $27.65 to $38.70 / 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.