Transporter FT Days

10 John C. Lincoln Medical Center; United States; On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

John C. Lincoln Medical Center is seeking a Patient Transporter to move patients and materials across the hospital campus. The role requires compassion, reliability, and adherence to safety and patient care protocols.

Responsibilities include transporting patients by wheelchair or stretcher, maintaining equipment, and ensuring accurate handoffs with clinical staff. BLS certification and a high school diploma or GED are required; 6 months in healthcare/customer service preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• BLS certification required.
• 6 months healthcare and customer service experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Transports patients by wheelchair, stretcher, bed or chair and non-patient moves to and from designated areas or departments.
• Maintains transport equipment and supplies; completes accurate handoff with clinical staff.
• Follows safety protocols, PPE guidelines and uses body mechanics to ensure patient safety.
• Uses Electronic Medical Record systems for transport documentation.

Skills

BLS Certification

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Patient Transporter | John C. Lincoln Medical Center

Primary City/State: John C Lincoln - 250 E Dunlap Ave Phoenix, AZ 85020 Category: Patient Services Shift: Day Department: Central Transportation Services Shift: 6:00 AM - 4:30 PM (varied days) Required: BLS Certification

We're looking for compassionate, dependable individuals who enjoy staying active and making a difference every day. Great care starts with great people. (Like you.) At HonorHealth, you’ll find something special. From humble beginnings in 1927 to one of Arizona’s largest nonprofit healthcare systems, our culture is built on warmth and neighborly kindness. Behind every smile is a highly skilled professional with deep expertise and an unwavering dedication to what matters most — caring for the health and well-being of people and communities across the greater Phoenix area.

Responsibilities

JOB SUMMARY: Transports patients and materials throughout all hospital areas. Each transporter is responsible for their individual average transport time within the guidelines of network leadership and campus needs. Maintains transport equipment and supplies. Complies with regulations, safety and patient care protocols. Ensures that all customer service standards and quality standards are met for communication with patients, staff and public.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Transports patients by wheelchair, stretcher, bed or chair and non-patient moves to and from designated areas or departments. Complies with all safety protocols when transporting patients and materials. Uses proper body mechanics. Ensures patient safety when transferring a patient to and from multiple surfaces and/or devices. Operates company issued mobile devices. May include dispatch role. Maintains accurate documentation and completes accurate handoff with clinical staff. Communicates appropriately with patient and other members of care team. Introduces him or herself, verifies patient identity and informs the patient of their destination. Must follow HonorHealth Standards of Conduct and demonstrate ICARE values at all times. Complies with established PPE guidelines and proper handling of patient. Maintains wheelchairs and stretchers appropriately. Sanitizes equipment following established protocols. Immediately reports any equipment malfunctions and removes the items from service. Utilizes Electronic Medical Record system(s) consistently for safe and efficient transport of patients.

Education

Other / Certificate high school Coursework Required: High School Diploma or GED. Preferred.

Experience

Preferred: 6 months, work experience in healthcare and customer service.

License and Certifications

Basic Life Support (BLS) - Certification, Basic Life Support BLS training. Upon Hire Required.

Company Culture

We're all in for your career. Expert care from experts who care. At HonorHealth, you’ll find something special. Our culture is built on warmth and neighborly kindness, but behind every smile is a highly skilled professional with deep expertise and unwavering dedication. We’re delivering a healthcare experience that simply feels better through:

• Nine acute-care hospitals
• Over 200 primary, specialty and urgent care centers
• More than 17,000 team members and 4,000 medical staff

Since 1927, we’ve been focused on doing what matters most — caring for people and communities across the greater Phoenix area. From humble beginnings to one of Arizona’s largest nonprofit healthcare systems, we’re just as driven as we were a century ago. Come join us and go all in for your career.

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