Patient Transporter & EKG Aide — Unit Support

Torrance Memorial Medical Center; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Torrance Memorial Medical Center is seeking a Transporter to move patients between care areas under RN supervision, assist with EKGs, and support unit secretaries to ensure smooth operations on the floor.

Requirements include 1 year of direct patient care in an acute or skilled nursing setting, and BCLS or ACLS certification. This on-site role offers a collaborative team environment in Torrance, California with day and evening shifts.

Qualifications

• 1 year of acute or skilled nursing experience providing direct patient care.
• BCLS or ACLS certification required or preferred.
• Ability to transfer patients safely and assist with transfers and positioning.

Responsibilities

• Transfers patients between care areas using a gurney and verifies identity.
• Performs EKGs when needed and notifies RN of critical results.
• Supports unit secretary tasks and order entry as needed.
• Answers call lights and routes calls to appropriate staff promptly.
• Maintains infection control practices and patient privacy.

Skills

Patient transport

EKG support

Unit secretary support

Infection control

Emergency response

Tools

EKG equipment

Medical charting system

Job description

Torrance Memorial Medical Center is seeking a Transporter to move patients between care areas under RN supervision, assist with EKGs, and support unit secretaries to ensure smooth operations on the floor.

Requirements include 1 year of direct patient care in an acute or skilled nursing setting, and BCLS or ACLS certification. This on-site role offers a collaborative team environment in Torrance, California with day and evening shifts.