Patient Transporter- Patient Transport Service (Per Diem)

Montage Health; Monterey (CA); On-site; USD 47,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Montage Health is seeking a Per Diem Patient Transporter in Monterey, CA. You will transport patients, obtain weights, assist with lifts, and move equipment while ensuring egress paths stay clear and safe.

Strong verbal communication and customer service are essential, with preference for Spanish speakers. Per diem hours vary, with responsibilities including safety and adherence to hospital policies.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year of experience in patient transportation preferred.
• American Heart Association Healthcare Provider BLS required.
• Spanish speaking preferred.

Responsibilities

• Transport patients between departments and to treatment areas.
• Obtain patient weights and assist with lifts as directed.
• Move equipment and monitor halls to keep egress clear.
• Clean equipment and complete daily tracking sheets.
• Respond to codes and overhead pages; assist with patient ambulation.
• Follow lift team criteria and report any unusual occurrences.
• Maintain professional conduct with excellent customer service.

Skills

Verbal communication

Customer service

Calm under pressure

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Spanish speaking

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Welcome to Montage Health’s application process!

The Patient Transporter reports to the Patient Transport Supervisor and is responsible for patient transportation and for continual surveillance of hallways and corridors to ensure equipment and other items are not stored in egress pathways and to move them to appropriate locations. Transporters are expected to be detail oriented and to report any unusual occurrence that may take place with the patient during transport. Specific duties include, but are not limited to, transporting patients, obtaining patient weights, performing patient lifts, moving equipment, monitoring halls, cleaning equipment, completing daily tracking sheets, and responding to codes and over head pages. Transporters are responsible for assisting clinical staff with patient movement and ambulation according to lift team criteria. Transporters are expected to be self starters, able to follow directions, to solve problems, and follow through task completion. They must have verbal skills, excellent customer service skills, and be able to exhibit a calm and thoughtful demeanor in difficult or potentially volatile circumstances. Transporters are expected to comply with all Department and Hospital policies and be able to perform the specific skills as outlined in the Competency and Skills Check List. Important dimensions of this position consist of professional commitment, teamwork, interpersonal skills, safety, and good public/customer relations.

Experience:

One year of experience preferred with working knowledge of patient transportation equipment. Knowledge of basic medical terminology preferred. Spanish speaking preferred.

Education:

High school diploma, G.E.D. or combination of education and relevant work experience preferred.

Licensure/Certification:

American Heart Association Healthcare Provider BLS required.

Assigned Work Hours:

Per diem, varied days and shifts as needed. No set guaranteed hours in a two week pay period. This is not a full or part time position. On an as-needed basis

Position Type:

Per Diem

Pay Range (based on years of applicable experience):

$34.02

to

$45.54

Hourly Evening Shift Differential: $2.01Hourly Night Shift Differential: $2.95

The hours employees work determine when a shift differential is paid.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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