Patient Transporter | 24 hours per week | Grand Central WB

Great River Health Systems; West Burlington (IA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans

Dental plans

Vision plans

Paid time off

Job summary

Great River Health Systems seeks a Patient Transporter to move patients within the facility, assist with mobility, and operate transport equipment with care and safety. You will coordinate with clinical staff to ensure timely patient movement and maintain accurate transport records.

Required HS diploma; BLS/First Aid within 180 days. Weekend rotation and evening shifts may apply; competitive benefits offered.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience in patient transport or healthcare support preferred.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support and First Aid within 180 days required (American Heart Association).

Responsibilities

• Transport patients safely and efficiently to locations within the facility.
• Assist patients with mobility needs, ensuring comfort and safety.
• Operate transport equipment with precision and maintain hygiene.
• Communicate with medical staff to ensure smooth patient movement.
• Maintain transport logs and report issues or delays promptly.
• Assist with moving patients to beds, wheelchairs, or equipment as needed.

Skills

Patient transport

Healthcare support

Communication

Time management

Safety practices

Interpersonal skills

BLS/First Aid

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Equipment Handling

Job description

Minimum Hiring Wage:From $18.89 per hourJob Details:Scheduled Hours: 3:00pm - 11:30pm, every other weekendJob Description:A Brief OverviewA Patient Transporter plays a crucial role in ensuring patient mobility within a healthcare facility. This position is responsible for safely transporting patients to various locations within the facility, assisting patients with mobility needs, and operating transport equipment with precision and care.What you will doTransport patients safely and efficiently to various locations within the facilityAssist patients with mobility needs, ensuring comfort and safety during transportOperate transport equipment with precision and care, maintaining hygiene and functionalityCommunicate effectively with medical staff to ensure smooth and timely patient movementMaintain accurate transport logs and report any issues or delays immediatelyAssist with the transfer of patients to beds, wheelchairs, or medical equipment as requiredQualifications:QualificationsHigh School Diploma or equivalent RequiredExperience in patient transport or healthcare support role PreferredPatient TransportMobility AssistanceHealthcare CommunicationEquipment HandlingTime ManagementAttention to DetailSafety PracticesLog MaintenancePatient CareInterpersonal SkillsBasic Cardiac Life Support & First Aid - American Heart Association within 180 Days RequiredBenefits:We are excited to offer an aggressive compensation and benefits package for qualifying positions, which includes:Competitive base payMatching retirement programsHealth, Dental and Vision plansHealth Savings and Flexible Spending AccountsEmployee discounts including car rental, cell-phone plansEmployer-paid, Long-Term Disability, Life, and AD&DPaid time off (PTO)Education Assistance ProgramEmployee Assistance ProgramEmployee Referral Bonus ProgramDiscounted cafeteria mealsPaid Parental LeaveEmployee Service Recognition programVoluntary plans including: Life, AD&D, Short-Term Disability, Critical Illness, Accident, Insurance, and Hospital IndemnityGreat River Health and its affiliates are Equal Opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.