Patient Transporter: Safe, Code-Ready Patient Movement

University of Southern California; Arcadia (CA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Southern California Arcadia Hospital is seeking a Patient Transporter to move patients safely between clinical units and diagnostic areas, and to organize bed storage and equipment. You will assist with transfers, respond to calls, and help maintain clean, safe hallways and storage areas.

Under supervision, you will participate in code responses, transport patients by gurney or wheelchair, and use the TeleTracking system to optimize workflow while complying with infection

Qualifications

• Must be able to read and write at an 8th grade level.
• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Minimum 1 year of acute care hospital experience preferred.
• Basic Life Support certification required.

Responsibilities

• Assists transfers, turning and positioning of patients.
• Carries assigned cell phone and pager and responds promptly.
• Disassembles and returns traction equipment to storage areas.
• Maintains and locates gurneys, wheelchairs and other equipment.
• Keeps hallways and utilities rooms clear of equipment and clutter.
• Transfers patients to viewing room or morgue as needed.
• Transportation of patients via gurney, bed, or wheelchair.
• Uses TeleTracking Transport System to maintain productivity.

Skills

Basic Life Support

Education

High School Diploma or GED

8th grade reading/writing ability

Job description

The University of Southern California Arcadia Hospital is seeking a Patient Transporter to move patients safely between clinical units and diagnostic areas, and to organize bed storage and equipment. You will assist with transfers, respond to calls, and help maintain clean, safe hallways and storage areas.

Under supervision, you will participate in code responses, transport patients by gurney or wheelchair, and use the TeleTracking system to optimize workflow while complying with infection