Patient Transporter

Sutter Health; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Sutter Health's CPMC-California Pacific Med Center is seeking a patient transport professional to coordinate in-house transport requests, ensuring safe, timely care for patients with complex needs. The role includes transporting patients with oxygen, IV pumps, and other equipment, and may involve escorting deceased patients to the mortuary following policy.

Responsibilities emphasize clear communication with patients, families, and healthcare staff, adherence to privacy rules, and the

Qualifications

• Knowledge of patient transport procedures, equipment, and safety practices for patients with varying medical conditions.
• Ability to interpret written, verbal, diagrammatic, and schedule-based instructions.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills when interacting with patients, families, healthcare staff, and supervisors.
• Effective time management and organizational skills with the ability to prioritize assignments and meet deadlines.
• Knowledge of patient privacy requirements and ability to safeguard Protected Health Information (PHI).
• Ability to develop collaborative working relationships with peers and multidisciplinary healthcare teams.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates in-house patient transportation requests, while providing safe, timely and courteous patient transportation service throughout the facility.
• 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.

Skills

Patient transport procedures

Safety practices

Communication skills

Time management

PHI/privacy compliance

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent education/experience

Job description

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

Organization

CPMC-California Pacific Med Center

Position Overview

Coordinates in-house patient transportation 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

• High School Diploma or equivalent education/experience required.

Required Certification

• Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider certification required within 90 days of hire.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Knowledge of patient transport procedures, equipment, and safety practices for patients with varying medical conditions.
• Ability to interpret written, verbal, diagrammatic, and schedule-based instructions.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills when interacting with patients, families, healthcare staff, and supervisors.
• Effective time management and organizational skills with the ability to prioritize assignments and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work within established policies and procedures while maintaining productivity and service standards.
• Capable of working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced setting with frequent interruptions.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to resolve routine issues using established guidelines.
• Knowledge of patient privacy requirements and ability to safeguard Protected Health Information (PHI).
• Ability to develop collaborative working relationships with peers and multidisciplinary healthcare teams.

Job Shift

Day/Evening/Night

Schedule

Full Time

Shift Hours

8

Days Of The Week

Variable

Weekend Requirements

Saturday, Sunday

Benefits

Yes

Unions

No

Position Status

Non-Exempt

Weekly Hours

40

Employee Status

Regular

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

Pay Range is $32.01 to $44.81 / 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.