Patient Transporter-Patient Transportation

Eisenhower Medical Center; Rancho Mirage (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Matched retirement plan

Job summary

Eisenhower Health in Rancho Mirage, CA, is seeking a patient transport professional to move patients safely and support clinical staff. The role emphasizes safe patient handling, adherence to procedures, and effective communication with Registered Nurses.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED and AHA BLS certification. You will join a hospital team focused on patient safety and efficient workflow, with opportunities to contribute to quality care in a resort-like setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• American Heart Association BLS certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Transport patients safely between departments.
• Assist clinical staff with patient procedures as assigned.
• Notify RN before transport and on return.
• Maintain clean, stocked gurneys and transport equipment.
• Communicate patient status and changes using SBAR.

Skills

Patient transport

Communication

Adaptability

Body mechanics

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Hovermats

Ergo-slide

Oxygen equipment

Job description

Located in the heart of the Coachella Valley, you have access to resort-style living and world-class amenities throughout Southern California.

Required: High school diploma, GED or higher level degree

Licensure/Certification:

Required: American Heart Association BLS

Experience:

Job Objective:

Transports patients in all departments of the hospital, assisting with patient care and procedures.

• Demonstrates compliance with Code of Conduct and compliance policies and takes action to resolve compliance questions or concerns and reports suspected violations.
• Practices hospital approved patient identifications procedures.
• Communicates pertinent information and unfinished tasks to co-workers prior to breaks, lunches and end of shift to ensure continuity of workflow.
• Provides safe and efficient transfer of patients.
• Provides safe patient environment at all times; stays with patients who may be in danger of falling and hurting themselves, correctly identifies patient by use of armband.
• Transports patients in a safe/comfortable manner to and from department / floors when necessary, reporting any changes that may occur during transport (SBAR).
• Assists clinical staff with patient procedures as assigned.
• Assists clinical staff with moving patients when necessary.
• Notifies patient's Registered Nurse (RN) prior to transport and upon return.
• Operates patient support equipment, including oxygen tanks (E tanks), Hovermats, and ergo-slide.
• Maintains, sanitizes gurneys and keeps them stocked.
• Assists with Lab specimens when needed; routinely transports specimens from surgery to Lab.
• Escorts visitors, patient’s families to waiting areas, cafeteria, etc..
• Performs dispatch duties as needed.
• Stocks O2/E tanks throughout the hospital.
• Provides patient observation at the discretion of a RN and communicates observations of patient condition changes to RN.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities and unexpected situations
• Ability to communicate with patients, healthcare professionals, and staff to ensure clear and accurate exchange of information
• Knowledge of good body mechanics moving, lifting and transporting patients

Eisenhower Health offers a generous benefits package and a matched retirement plan.

Employees are eligible to participate in a benefits program designed to make a difference for you and your family.

From the beginning, this organization formed a culture based on strong values, commitments and a passion for service and professional excellence.

What Our Nurses Say

One of my very favorite things about working at Eisenhower Health is the culture on inclusivity that we have and a strong base for evidence-based practice.

Lori

One of the greatest things about working as a nurse at Eisenhower Health is how much support you get from Administration. We keep on improving the process here. It's a fantastic place to work.

My favorite thing about working at Eisenhower Health is the camaraderie within my unit and with the different departments.