Special Imaging Patient Transport

Billings Clinic; Billings (MT); On-site; USD 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Billings Clinic is seeking a Patient Transporter to move patients between departments and exam rooms, using wheelchairs and gurneys as needed. Under supervision, you may handle equipment like oxygen canisters and drains during transport and ensure proper equipment readiness.

The role emphasizes caring interactions with patients, families, and staff, along with safety and adherence to hospital procedures. High school diploma or equivalent required; licensure if applicable.

Qualifications

• Positive, supportive and caring communication with patients and families.

Responsibilities

• Transport patients within the department or between buildings using gurneys, wheelchairs, or other assistive devices.
• Assist with patient care items during transport (oxygen canisters, drains, pumps, VACs, drains, DME).
• Maintain inventory and cleanliness of transport equipment and ensure availability as needed.
• Communicate with families and staff regarding patient status and information.
• Adhere to safety, quality improvement, and organizational policies.

Skills

Communication

Education

High school graduate or equivalent

Job description

You’ll want to join Billings Clinic for our outstanding quality of care, exciting environment, interesting cases from a vast geography, advanced technology and educational opportunities. We are in the top 1% of hospitals internationally for receiving Magnet® Recognition consecutively since 2006.

And you’ll want to stay at Billings Clinic for the amazing teamwork, caring atmosphere, and a culture that values kindness, safety and courage. This is an incredible place to learn and grow. Billings, Montana, is a friendly, college community in the Rocky Mountains with great schools and abundant family activities. Amazing outdoor recreation is just minutes from home. Four seasons of sunshine!

You can make a difference here.

About Us

Billings Clinic is a community-owned, not-for-profit, Physician-led health system based in Billings with more than 4,700 employees, including over 550 physicians and non-physician providers. Our integrated organization consists of a multi-specialty group practice and a 304-bed hospital. Learn more about Billings Clinic (our organization, history, mission, leadership and regional locations) and how we are recognized nationally for our exceptional quality.

Your Benefits

We provide a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to all full-time employees (minimum of 24 hours/week), including Medical, Dental, Vision, 403(b) Retirement Plan with employer matching, Defined Contribution Pension Plan, Paid Time Off, employee wellness program, and much more. Click here for more information or download the Employee Benefits Guide .

Magnet: Commitment to Nursing Excellence

Billings Clinic is proud to be recognized for nursing excellence as aMagnet®-designated organization, joining only 97 other organizations worldwide that have achieved this honor four times. The re-designation process happens every four years. Click here to learn more!

Pre-Employment Requirements

All new employees must complete several pre-employment requirements prior to starting. Click here to learn more!

Special Imaging Patient Transport

Billings Clinic (Billings Clinic Main Campus)

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Shift: Day, Evening, Weekends

Employment Status: Full-Time (.75 or greater)

Hours per Pay Period: 1.00 = 80 hours every two weeks (Non-Exempt)

Starting Wage DOE: $17.00 - 21.25

Under general supervision, Patient Transporter is responsible for providing patient transport services between departments and the exam rooms and lobby in the department. Transport services include use of a variety of equipment to include but not limited to wheelchairs, and as well as, Oxygen canisters, drains, walkers, crutches, canes, and Durable Medical Equipment (DME) etc. during the transport process. The Patient Transporter may provide patient instruction on preparations and/or restrictions for x-ray in accordance with established policies and procedures within scope of practice.

Essential Job Functions

• Demonstrates positive, supportive, and caring behaviorsin communication with patient/resident, families, visitors, physicians, staffand others.
• Utilizes good judgment in providing transport and otherassistance as deemed appropriate while ensuring all patient/guest needs aremet.
• Communicates with families and guests who are waitingfor information on patients in Orthopedics & Sports Medicine.
• Transports patient within the department or betweenbuildings utilizing, gurneys, wheelchairs, assistive devises and DME. Duringtransport process, also manages additional patient care equipment such asOxygen canisters, pumps, VACs, drains, etc.
• Accounts for inventory of the department wheelchairs,Assistive Devices gait belts and DME.
• Ensures adequate equipment is available in thedepartment. Oversees routine cleaning of all patient transport equipmentbetween transfers.
• Utilizes computerized information systems to look upinformation pertinent to the performance of the department patient procedures.
• Identifies and anticipates problems and safety issuesand initiates appropriate action.
• Utilizes performance improvement principles to assessand improve quality.
• Identifies needs and sets goals for own growth anddevelopment; meets all mandatory organizational and departmental requirements.
• Performs other duties as assigned or needed to meet the needs of the department/organization.

Supports and models behaviors consistent with Billings Clinic’s mission, vision, values, code of business conduct and service expectations. Meets all mandatory organizational and departmental requirements. Maintains competency in all organizational, departmental and outside agency standards as it relates to the environment, employee, patient safety or job performance.

Performs all other duties as assigned or as needed to meet the needs of the department/organization.

Minimum Qualifications

Education

High school graduate or equivalent, preferred

Certifications and Licensure

Or an equivalent combination of education and experience relating to the above tasks, knowledge, skills and abilities will be considered
Employees that require a licensed or certification must be properly licensed/certified and the licensure/certification must be in good standing.

Billings Clinic is Montana’s largest health system serving Montana, Wyoming and the western Dakotas. A not-for-profit organization led by a physician CEO, the health system is governed by a board of community members, nurses and physicians. Billings Clinic includes an integrated multi-specialty group practice, tertiary care hospital and trauma center, based in Billings, Montana. Learn more at www.billingsclinic.com/aboutus

Billings Clinic is committed to being an inclusive and welcoming employer, that strives to be kind, safe, and courageous in all we do. As an equal opportunity employer, our policies and processes are designed to achieve fair and equitable treatment of all employees and job applicants. All employees and job applicants will be provided the same treatment in all aspects of the employment relationship, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, marital status, national origin, age, genetic information, military status, and/or disability. To ensure we provide an accessible candidate experience for prospective employees, please let us know if you need any accommodations during the recruitment process.

Human Resources is located on the corner of North 29th and8th Avenue North. Enter through the main entrance to the building and go to the lower level. Human Resources is located at the bottom of the main entrance staircase to the right.