Transporter

AHMC HealthCare; San Gabriel (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

AHMC HealthCare is seeking a Patient Transporter to facilitate patient transport throughout the facility. This full-time role involves moving patients to and from various locations, while ensuring their safety and comfort. Candidates should hold a high school diploma and current BLS certification, with bilingual skills preferred. The position supports healthcare operations and contributes to improving patient care efficiency.

Qualifications

• Must possess high school diploma or equivalent.
• Current BLS certification required.
• MAB certification within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Transport patients, including those with special considerations.
• Notify care team of patient changes during transport.
• Perform clerical tasks as needed.

Skills

Bilingual skills

Communication

Patient transfer techniques

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

BLS certification

Job description

Overview

Under the direction of Nursing Office Personnel (Nursing Director/Manager, Assistant Director of Nursing, nursing support manager or staffing coordinator), the Patient Transporter responds to and facilitates the transport of patients throughout the organization. Transport includes, but is not limited to, moving patients to and from diagnostic testing/procedures, transferring patients between floors or units, transporting remains to the morgue, and moving goods or medical equipment.

This position requires frequent walking and moving objects or patients weighing over 25 lbs. Sound body mechanics and safe transfer techniques are essential. During non-transport times, duties may include clerical tasks such as charting, maintaining the environment, answering phones, observing patients, and assisting with transfers or ambulation. Additional tasks like assembling skeletal traction may be assigned based on competency.

The employee must understand and participate in fulfilling the Mission of San Gabriel Valley Medical Center, demonstrating behaviors aligned with its Core Values, and supporting strategic and performance improvement goals.

Responsibilities

1. Notify RN or patient care team leader of patient exit/return and any observed changes during transport.
2. Maintain effective communication with the healthcare team.
3. Follow protocols for high-risk patients, including fall risk, elopement, suicide, or unpredictable behavior.
4. Follow Code Blue procedures.
5. Use basic to advanced patient transfer techniques, such as:

• Bed to stretcher, stretcher to bed
• Stretcher to medical equipment, and vice versa
• Positioning for safety in all transport modes
• Assist with ambulation and turning
• Follow patient safety goals
• Set up and take down over-bed trapeze and skeletal traction
• Perform clerical tasks like filing reports, answering phones, responding to call bells, and customer service
• Transport specimens
• Obtain training for equipment use and ensure equipment is operational
• Operate equipment according to manufacturer instructions, including stretchers, beds, lifting devices, and skeletal traction devices
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent. Bilingual skills (English/Spanish/Vietnamese/Chinese) preferred. Current BLS certification required. MAB certification must be obtained within 90 days of hire.

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Distribution and Supply Chain
• Industries: Truck Transportation

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