Senior Hospital Patient Transporter

Providence Swedish; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Providence Swedish caregivers are valued and essential, providing patient-centered care at Swedish Cherry Hill in Seattle. This role focuses on efficient transport of patients and related items while upholding safety and accurate identification.

You will direct others in lifting device use and participate in discharge and imaging coordination as part of a collaborative care team. Join our hospital-based transport team in Seattle where strong teamwork, attention to safety, and precise hand-offs

Qualifications

• BLS certification required at hire.
• Experience with patient transport and safety preferred.
• Epic system experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Move patients, specimens, supplies, and equipment efficiently and safely throughout the hospital using appropriate transportation modes and equipment.
• Ensure accurate patient identification and monitor patient safety and well-being during transport.
• Collaborate in care coordination activities such as discharges, imaging turnaround, and morgue transports.
• Use Ticket to Ride as the hand-off mechanism for conveying transport-related information.

Skills

Patient transport

Safety protocols

Education

BLS Certification

Tools

Epic function

Job description

Providence Swedish caregivers are valued and essential, providing patient-centered care at Swedish Cherry Hill in Seattle. This role focuses on efficient transport of patients and related items while upholding safety and accurate identification.

You will direct others in lifting device use and participate in discharge and imaging coordination as part of a collaborative care team. Join our hospital-based transport team in Seattle where strong teamwork, attention to safety, and precise hand-offs