Patient Transporter & EKG Support

Torrance Memorial Medical Center; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Torrance Memorial Medical Center is seeking a Transporter to move patients between care areas, assist with EKGs when needed, and support unit secretary responsibilities. The role emphasizes safety, patient privacy, and teamwork within a Central Tower unit.

The transporter will operate under RN supervision, participate in code events, and help maintain infection control standards while ensuring timely patient transport and communication with nursing staff.

Qualifications

• Transfers patients between care areas using identity verification and safety practices.
• Provides basic care tasks and supports unit secretary responsibilities as needed.
• Adheres to infection control and isolation procedures.

Responsibilities

• Transfer patients between units and ensure privacy and chart accompany patients.
• Assist with EKGs when EKG tech is unavailable and notify RN of critical results.
• Perform unit secretary or receptionist tasks as needed and answer call lights promptly.
• Maintain patient safety and respond to emergencies as directed.

Skills

Patient transfer

Healthcare support

Infection control

Code response

Phone etiquette

Team collaboration

Job description

Torrance Memorial Medical Center is seeking a Transporter to move patients between care areas, assist with EKGs when needed, and support unit secretary responsibilities. The role emphasizes safety, patient privacy, and teamwork within a Central Tower unit.

The transporter will operate under RN supervision, participate in code events, and help maintain infection control standards while ensuring timely patient transport and communication with nursing staff.