Transport Assistant - Radiology

Mayo Clinic; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Mayo Clinic in Phoenix/Scottsdale is seeking a patient transport associate to move patients between inpatient, ambulatory, and ancillary areas by wheelchair, bed, or stretcher. You will prioritize patient safety and proper handling while following safety protocols and hand-off procedures.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED and excellent communication with strong customer service. Flexible hours, including weekends, are expected to support patient care needs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with strong customer service.
• Ability to work independently and in a group setting.

Responsibilities

• Transport patients to and from inpatient, ambulatory, and ancillary areas by wheelchair, bed, or stretcher.
• Ensure patient safety and proper handling; assist with equipment and safety procedures.
• Adhere to isolation, MRI safety, standard precautions, and SBAR hand-offs.
• Flexible hours including days, evenings, nights, weekends.

Skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Why Mayo Clinic

Mayo Clinic is top-ranked in more specialties than any other care provider according to U.S. News & World Report. As we work together to put the needs of the patient first, we are also dedicated to our employees, investing in competitive compensation and comprehensive benefit plans – to take care of you and your family, now and in the future. And with continuing education and advancement opportunities at every turn, you can build a long, successful career with Mayo Clinic.

Benefits Highlights

• Medical: Multiple plan options.
• Dental: Delta Dental or reimbursement account for flexible coverage.
• Vision: Affordable plan with national network.
• Pre-Tax Savings: HSA and FSAs for eligible expenses.
• Retirement: Competitive retirement package to secure your future.

Responsibilities

Provides patient transportation to and from inpatient, ambulatory, ancillary departments as determined by identified support areas of service. Transportation of patients is performed via wheelchair, stretcher, or bed. Must have knowledge of working components of transport equipment and safe patient handling equipment. Ensures patient safety throughout transportation process, status of patients can range from stable to critical. Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development of the life span. The ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and appropriately interpret information relative to the patient's age specific needs. Understand policies on Standard Precautions, MRI safety, Back Safety, Isolation Techniques, medical emergency response, and appropriate Hand-off procedures (SBAR). Assist modalities in additional duties to encourage efficiency. These duties include and are not limited to: Regularly checks equipment, accessories, and supplies; report malfunctioning equipment so repairs can be made. The incumbent works flexible hours, which may include days, evenings, nights, holidays, and weekends.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or G.E. D equivalent required
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a strong commitment to customer service required

Additional Qualifications

Must be able to work independently and in a group setting with minimal supervision. Must be able to adapt to unpredictable and stressful situations while maintaining a calm and pleasant demeanor. Minimum of six months hospital experience preferred. Ability to do considerable walking and pushing required. Frequent lifting will be necessary requiring the application of good body mechanics.

License or Certification

Basic Life Support Certification is required upon hire and must be valid for 90 days or greater from start date. Maintains Basic Life Support (BLS) Competency.

Exemption Status

Nonexempt

Compensation Detail

$20.00 - $23.16 / hour; Education, experience and tenure may be considered along with internal equity when job offers are extended.

Benefits Eligible

Yes

Schedule

Full Time

Hours/Pay Period

80

Schedule Details

Monday - Friday 630am - 3pm

Weekend Schedule

As needed.

International Assignment

No

Site Description

Just as our reputation has spread beyond our Minnesota roots, so have our locations. Today, our employees are located at our three major campuses in Phoenix/Scottsdale, Arizona, Jacksonville, Florida, Rochester, Minnesota, and at Mayo Clinic Health System campuses throughout Midwestern communities, and at our international locations. Each Mayo Clinic location is a special place where our employees thrive in both their work and personal lives. Learn more about what each unique Mayo Clinic campus has to offer, and where your best fit is.

Equal Opportunity

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status or disability status. Learn more about the "EOE is the Law" . Mayo Clinic participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.