Patient Transporter

Banner Health Corporate; United States; On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekend shift differential

Night shift differential

Job summary

Banner Desert Medical Center in Mesa, Arizona is hiring for a Patient Transporter on the DAY shift (3 12’s per week). You will assist nurses with moving patients, transport equipment like wheelchairs and stretchers, and ensure patient safety during transfers on a fast-paced hospital floor.

Requirements include Basic Life Support (BLS) certification and strong communication skills. Weekend/holiday rotations and shift differentials apply.

Qualifications

• BLS certification required.
• Interpersonal skills for direct patient contact.
• Ability to interpret verbal/written information and communicate clearly.

Responsibilities

• Transport patients safely between departments using proper techniques and isolation/infection control.
• Verify patient identity and monitor condition, communicating changes to clinical staff.
• Assist with patient handling using safety equipment.
• Distribute items per department procedures, including medications as needed.
• Respond to job calls promptly and use the computer system to track requests.

Skills

BLS Certification

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Primary City/State: Mesa, Arizona Department Name: Patient Transport Work Shift: Day Job Category: Clinical Support Great careers start with great training. The people of Banner Health are focused on delivering excellent care to our patients. In return, we are committed to excellence in personal development for all our team members.

Banner Desert Medical Center offers a wonderful culture. We are a level 1 Trauma designated facility. Currently, we’re hiring for a Patient Transporter role. As a Patient Transporter, you will play a vital role in the safety of our patients by assisting nurses with moving/transporting patients throughout the facility with various equipment, including wheelchairs and stretchers. You will be joining our very energetic, engaged, and customer service focused team that we like to call family! Transporters are constantly on the move in this fast-paced environment, walking the equivalent of 10-12 miles per shift! You will have the opportunity to build relationships with the goal of making an impact on our patients at such an important time in their lives.

Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification for Healthcare Providers is required (must meet AHA curriculum guidelines and skills session must be in-person). Banner accepts BLS certification obtained through the American Heart Association (AHA), American Safety and Health Institute (ASHI), and American Red Cross.

We currently have positions available for Full‑time (3 12's per week) DAY SHIFT either 9 AM – 9:30 PM or 6 AM – 6:30 PM, and will require a weekend and holiday rotation. You will have the opportunity to utilize our self‑scheduling tool as well as enjoy a flat rate $1/hour weekend shift differential and an 18%‑night shift differential when applicable.

Located on an 80-acre campus in Mesa, Arizona, Banner Desert Medical Center is one of Arizona’s largest and most comprehensive hospitals and was recognized by U.S. News and World Report as one of Phoenix’s Best Hospitals. We provide an abundance of exceptional opportunities with more than 700 licensed beds, including over 100 dedicated to children and 76 dedicated to our NICU. Areas of excellence include high-risk pregnancy and neonatal care, obstetrics and gynecology, pediatrics, cardiology, oncology and emergency medicine. With 33 operating rooms, we offer a full range of surgical specialties and advanced technology that includes the da Vinci Surgical System. Becker’s Hospital Review named Banner Desert Medical Center as one of the top 50 busiest Emergency departments in the country.

If you aim to deliver top-tier care to the most vulnerable patients, consider joining Banner Children’s Hospital at Desert in Mesa, Arizona. Within our over 200 bed, state-of-the-art facility, specially trained nurses, physicians and other clinical professionals utilize the most advanced technology – including iCare ICU monitoring and robotic surgery – to provide high quality, child-friendly, family-centered care. Our facilities feature a 76-bed NICU, a 24-bed PICU, six pediatric ORs and a 22-bed ED. We also offer dedicated pediatric rehab, radiology, oncology and hematology capabilities. With clinical diversity, exceptional training programs and a supportive culture, this is a place where you can grow in your career as you help our very special patients.

POSITION SUMMARY

This position transports patients and distributes requested items as needed throughout the facility in accordance with department/facility policies, procedures and protocols.

CORE FUNCTIONS

1. 1. Transports patients safely and efficiently between various departments following appropriate transfer techniques and proper isolation/infection control procedures.
2. 2. Validates patients’ identity based on established department protocol. Remains alert to patient condition and promptly communicates changes to clinical staff.
3. 3. Assists with patient handling and lifting using appropriate patient safety equipment and appropriate safety procedures.
4. 4. Provides distribution services of requested items between various departments as needed in accordance with established procedures that may include medications.
5. 5. Responds to all job calls in a timely manner. May utilize computer system to track and update requests. Communicates status updates and location information as required in accordance with department protocols to help facilitate work flow.
6. 6. Collects, cleans and disinfects patient care equipment and all other reusable items.
7. 7. May perform supply restocking or assume clerical duties of assigned area as necessary.
8. 8. May be required to operate golf cart to provide distribution services.
9. 9. May be required to transport deceased persons to the facility morgue.
10. 10. Facility based position. Responsible for the timely delivery of services with a strong focus on customer service. Customers are staff, physicians, patients, family members and visitors.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Certification for BLS is required.
• Requires interpersonal skills to operate in a direct patient contact environment.
• Ability to interpret verbal and written information/instructions and effectively communicate with others.
• Must demonstrate basic knowledge of computer skills, organizational skills, problem solving skills, and ability to function with minimal direction in a fast paced environment.
• If required by facility, may be required to possess a valid driver’s license and be eligible for coverage under the company’s auto insurance policy.
• Employees working at Banner Behavioral Health Hospital must possess an Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card at the time of hire and maintain the card for the duration of their employment.
• An Arizona Criminal History Affidavit must be signed upon hire.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma/GED or equivalent working knowledge.
• Six months previous healthcare or customer service experience preferred.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Additional related education and/or experience preferred.

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