Patient Transporter

Providence Health & Services; Santa Monica (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Providence Jobs in Santa Monica is seeking a Lift/Transportation Associate to help staff with safe lifting, transferring and transporting of patients under supervision. You will assist in patient movement, support those needing moderate to total assistance, and report changes in patient status during transfers.

Position located at Providence Saint John's Health Center with a focus on patient care and teamwork within a large health system. Competitive pay and benefits package available.

Qualifications

• Education to meet certification, license or registration requirement.
• National Provider BLS - American Heart Association upon hire.
• Experience in patient handling and mobility support in healthcare setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist staff with safe lifting, transferring and transporting of patients.
• Check equipment and report abnormal patient status during lifts or moves.

Skills

BLS (American Heart Association)

Patient care

Education

Certification/licensure requirement

Job description

Description

The Lift/Transportation Associate demonstrates the capacity to assist staff in the safe lifting, transferring and/or transporting of patients as specified by the direct Supervisor/Lead. Other responsibilities include transporting and lifting patients, assisting in the care of patients requiring moderate to total assistance in moving, checking and performing corrective action on designated equipment, transporting other items such as specimen transport, blood pick-up, and Central Service pick-up and identifies and reports changes of abnormal findings in patient status such as consciousness, pain, bleeding and vital signs that occur during the lift or transporting.

Providence caregivers are not simply valued - they're invaluable. Join our team at Saint Johns Health Center and thrive in our culture of patient-focused, whole-person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect. Your voice matters here, because we know that to inspire and retain the best people, we must empower them.

Required Qualifications:

• Education to meet certification, license or registration requirement.


• National Provider BLS - American Heart Association upon hire

Preferred Qualifications:

• 6 months CNA/RNA/PSA with patient care experience in an acute hospital setting.

Why Join Providence?

Our best-in-class benefits are uniquely designed to support you and your family in staying well, growing professionally, and achieving financial security. We take care of you, so you can focus on delivering our Mission of caring for everyone, especially the most vulnerable in our communities.

About Providence

At Providence, our strength lies in Our Promise of \"Know me, care for me, ease my way.\" Working at our family of organizations means that regardless of your role, we\'ll walk alongside you in your career, supporting you so you can support others. We provide best-in-class benefits and we foster an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued, and everyone is essential, heard and respected. Together, our 120,000 caregivers (all employees) serve in over 50 hospitals, over 1,000 clinics and a full range of health and social services across Alaska, California, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas and Washington. As a comprehensive health care organization, we are serving more people, advancing best practices and continuing our more than 100-year tradition of serving the poor and vulnerable.

Posted are the minimum and the maximum wage rates on the wage range for this position. The successful candidate\'s placement on the wage range for this position will be determined based upon relevant job experience and other applicable factors. These amounts are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.

Providence offers a comprehensive benefits package including a retirement 401(k) Savings Plan with employer matching, health care benefits (medical, dental, vision), life insurance, disability insurance, time off benefits (paid parental leave, vacations, holidays, health issues), voluntary benefits, well-being resources and much more. Learn more at providence.jobs/benefits.

Applicants in the Unincorporated County of Los Angeles: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Unincorporated Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

About the Team

The Sisters of Providence and Sisters of St. Joseph of Orange have deep roots in California, bringing health care and education to communities from the redwood forests to the beach shores of Orange county - and everywhere in between. In Southern California, Providence provides care throughout Los Angeles County, Orange County, High Desert and beyond.

Our award-winning and comprehensive medical centers are known for outstanding programs in cancer, cardiology, neurosciences, orthopedics, women's services, emergency and trauma care, pediatrics and neonatal intensive care. Our not-for-profit network provides a full spectrum of care with leading-edge diagnostics and treatment, outpatient health centers, physician groups and clinics, numerous outreach programs, and hospice and home care, and even our own Providence High School.

Providence is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to the principle that every workforce member has the right to work in surroundings that are free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, gender, disability, veteran, military status, religion, age, creed, national origin, sexual identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law. We believe diversity makes us stronger, so we are dedicated to shaping an inclusive workforce, learning from each other, and creating equal opportunities for advancement.

Requsition ID: 461987

Company: Providence Jobs

Job Category: Technical Services

Job Function: Clinical Care

Job Schedule: Full time

Job Shift: Variable

Career Track: Technical/Skilled Support

Department: 7006 PSJHC CENTRAL TRANS

Address: CA Santa Monica 2121 Santa Monica Blvd

Work Location: Providence Saint John's Health Ctr-Santa Monica

Workplace Type: On-site

Pay Range: $25.00 - $27.16

The amounts listed are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.