Patient Transporter

Northwest Healthcare; Tucson (AZ); Presencial; USD 19.000 - 28.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Northwest Healthcare is seeking a Patient Transporter to safely move patients throughout the facility, ensuring comfort, safety, and confidentiality. The role requires effective communication with healthcare teams and adherence to infection control protocols during transport.

Responsibilities include assisting patients in and out of wheelchairs or beds, coordinating with nursing staff, and maintaining accurate transport documentation.

Formación

• 0–1 years of experience in healthcare or patient support role required.
• Ability to follow directions and work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills and compassionate patient care.

Responsabilidades

• Transports patients safely between departments while maintaining comfort and dignity.
• Assists patients in and out of wheelchairs, stretchers, or beds with proper lifting techniques.
• Coordinates with nursing staff and physicians to prioritize transport needs.
• Maintains infection control by keeping transport equipment clean and sanitized.
• Documents transport activities in logs or electronic systems.
• Performs other duties as assigned and maintains reliable attendance.

Conocimientos

Interpersonal skills

Patient care basics

Infection control basics

Lifting techniques

Clear communication

Descripción del empleo

Job Summary

The Patient Transporter is responsible for safely moving patients throughout the facility, including to and from diagnostic testing, treatment areas, and discharge locations. Ensures patient comfort, safety, and confidentiality during transport, while maintaining effective communication with healthcare teams to facilitate patient care.

Job Summary

The Patient Transporter is responsible for safely moving patients throughout the facility, including to and from diagnostic testing, treatment areas, and discharge locations. Ensures patient comfort, safety, and confidentiality during transport, while maintaining effective communication with healthcare teams to facilitate patient care.

Essential Functions

• Transports patients safely between departments, maintaining patient comfort and dignity throughout the process.
• Assists patients in and out of wheelchairs, stretchers, or beds, ensuring proper lifting techniques and use of equipment to prevent injury.
• Communicates with nursing staff, physicians, and other healthcare providers to coordinate and prioritize patient transport needs.
• Maintains a clean and sanitized environment for transport equipment, adhering to infection control protocols.
• Follows safety guidelines for patient handling and transport, reporting any concerns or incidents promptly.
• Assists with the movement of medical equipment, supplies, and documents as needed to support patient care.
• Provides excellent customer service, offering reassurance and support to patients and families during transport.
• Documents transport activities accurately, updating logs or electronic systems as required.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

• 0-1 years of experience in a healthcare or patient support role required

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate effectively and provide compassionate care.
• Basic knowledge of patient transport safety techniques and infection control measures.
• Physical stamina to lift, move, and transport patients safely.
• Ability to follow directions and work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

Licenses and Certifications

• BCLS - Basic Life Support completed by the end of orientation period required