Transporter

bannerhealth; Sun City West (AZ); On-site; USD 31,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekend shift differential

Night shift differential

Job summary

Banner Del E. Webb Medical Center in Sun City West, Arizona is seeking a Transporter to support patient transport and supply distribution within the Clinical Care Operations team. The role emphasizes patient safety, efficient movement of patients, and collaborative work with nurses and other staff.

Evening shifts are available (10:00a-10:30p or 11:00a-9:30p) with weekend rotations and differential pay. A HS diploma and BLS are preferred; basic computer skills and strong customer service are

Qualifications

• BLS certification is required.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills for direct patient contact.
• Basic computer skills and ability to follow written instructions.
• Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card may be required by some facilities.
• Arizona Criminal History Affidavit must be signed at hire.

Responsibilities

• Transports patients safely between departments using proper techniques and infection control.
• Assists with patient handling using appropriate safety equipment.
• Distributes requested items between departments, potentially including medications.
• Responds to job calls and updates requests in the system in a timely manner.
• Collects, cleans and disinfects patient care equipment and other reusable items.
• May restock supplies or perform clerical duties as needed.
• May operate a golf cart to provide distribution services if required.
• May transport deceased persons to the facility morgue.
• Maintains a customer-service focus for staff, physicians, patients, family members and visitors.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Customer service

Basic computer skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Primary City/State

Primary City/State: Sun City West, Arizona

Department Name: Patient Transport

Work Shift: Evening

Job Category: Clinical Support

Great careers start with great training. The people of Banner Health are focused on delivering excellent care to our patients. In return, we are committed to excellence in personal development for all our team members.

Banner Del E. Webb Medical Center is dedicated to a high-tech, high-touch philosophy of care that has kept us a top healthcare choice in the Northwest Valley for more than 20 years. We are deeply committed to providing the highest quality of clinical care along with an excellent patient care experience.

You will be joining our very energetic, engaged, and customer service focused Clinical Care Operations (CCO) team that we like to call family! Clinical Care Operations (CCO) is the hub of patient management for the facility, including: unit staffing, bed assignment, house supervision, emergency preparedness (code events and internal disasters), patient transports, dispatch, and data analysis.

As a Transporter, you will play a vital role in the safety of our patients by assisting nurses with moving/transporting patients throughout the facility with various equipment, including wheelchairs and stretchers. You will constantly be on the move in this fast-paced environment!

Shifts available: 10:00a-10:30p (3 days/week - 36 hrs./week)

11:00a-9:30p (4 days/week - 40 hrs./week)

Weekend rotations are required in this role.

Enjoy a flat rate $1/hour weekend shift differential and an 18%-night shift differential when applicable.

Banner Del E. Webb Medical Center excels in providing extraordinary health care to residents of the northwest Valley of metro Phoenix and is recognized by U.S. News and World Report as one of Phoenix's Best Hospitals. With 391 licensed beds, the hospital provides a wide range of services, including acute medical and surgical services as well as intensive care, emergency and urgent care, inpatient/outpatient surgery, cardiac catheterization, neurology, orthopedics, oncology, urology, pulmonary, obstetrics and gynecology, outpatient diagnostic services, and adult behavioral services.

POSITION SUMMARY

This position transports patients and distributes requested items as needed throughout the facility in accordance with department/facility policies, procedures and protocols.

CORE FUNCTIONS

1. Transports patients safely and efficiently between various departments following appropriate transfer techniques and proper isolation/infection control procedures. Validates patients’ identity based on established department protocol. Remains alert to patient condition and promptly communicates changes to clinical staff.
2. Assists with patient handling and lifting using appropriate patient safety equipment and appropriate safety procedures.
3. Provides distribution services of requested items between various departments as needed in accordance with established procedures that may include medications.
4. Responds to all job calls in a timely manner. May utilize computer system to track and update requests. Communicates status updates and location information as required in accordance with department protocols to help facilitate work flow.
5. Collects, cleans and disinfects patient care equipment and all other reusable items.
6. May perform supply restocking or assume clerical duties of assigned area as necessary.
7. May be required to operate golf cart to provide distribution services.
8. May be required to transport deceased persons to the facility morgue.
9. Facility based position. Responsible for the timely delivery of services with a strong focus on customer service. Customers are staff, physicians, patients, family members and visitors.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Certification for BLS is required. Requires interpersonal skills to operate in a direct patient contact environment. Ability to interpret verbal and written information/instructions and effectively communicate with others. Must demonstrate basic knowledge of computer skills, organizational skills, problem solving skills, and ability to function with minimal direction in a fast paced environment. If required by facility, may be required to possess a valid driver’s license and be eligible for coverage under the company’s auto insurance policy. Employees working at Banner Behavioral Health Hospital must possess an Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card at the time of hire and maintain the card for the duration of their employment. An Arizona Criminal History Affidavit must be signed upon hire.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

High school diploma/GED or equivalent working knowledge. Six months previous healthcare or customer service experience preferred. Knowledge of medical terminology. Additional related education and/or experience preferred.

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