Transporter Patient Transport

CommonSpirit Health Philanthropy; California (MO); On-site; USD 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare provider as a Patient Transporter, responsible for the safe transportation of patients throughout the hospital. This role requires excellent communication and teamwork skills, ensuring a positive patient experience in a collaborative healthcare environment. An ideal candidate will have a high school diploma, relevant experience, and necessary certifications.

Qualifications

• Minimum six months recent work experience in a medical office or hospital required.
• AHA BLS certification required.
• Fire Safety Card within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Transport patients as requested according to priority.
• Maintain cleanliness of wheelchairs and gurneys.
• Document items needing repair and hazardous conditions.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Patient Safety

Education

High School diploma or equivalency

Job description

Responsibilities

Patient Transporter - Make a Difference in Patient Care!We are looking for a reliable and caring Patient Transporter to join our team. You will be responsible for the safe and efficient transportation of patients and materials throughout the hospital, contributing to a positive patient experience.

• Transports patients as requested by transport dispatcher or supervisor/lead according to priority.
• Acts as transport dispatcher when assigned, communicating instructions to other transporters.
• Demonstrates responsibility for patient safety while in transit.
• Observes standard precautions and uses the appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for task.
• Maintains accurate records of all patients, specimens and medications being transported.
• Maintains cleanliness of wheelchairs and gurneys.
• Participates in educational programs and in-service meetings on a consistent basis.
• Consistently uses safety equipment to protect self and others.
• Consistently utilizes proper body mechanics and patient handling techniques.
• Arranges, moves and/or transports furniture, beds, boxes, offices, equipment, supplies, etc., as requested by transport dispatcher or supervisor, according to priority.
• Documents and reports items needing repair and hazardous conditions requiring correction.
• Answers telephones and p agers in a cheerful and courteous manner.
• Transports patients per departmental procedures (ensuring patients are transported as comfortably, courteously, quickly and safely as possible).
• Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalency required.
• Minimum six months recent work experience in a medical office hospital/ acute care environment required.
• AHA BLS certification required.
• Fire Safety Card within 90 days of hire.

This position is represented by SEIU UHW and covered by the terms and conditions of the applicable collective bargaining agreement.

Overview

Founded in 1955, Dignity Health – Northridge Hospital Medical Center is a 394-bed, acute care, nonprofit community hospital located in Northridge, California. The hospital offers a full complement of award winning services, including the Leavey Cancer Center, a cardiovascular center, stroke center, the Center for Assault Treatment Services, a pediatric medical center, and the only pediatric trauma center in the San Fernando Valley. As a leading provider of compassionate, high-quality and affordable patient-centered care, we share a rich legacy with Dignity Health, one of the nation’s five largest health care systems. We are part of a 21-state network of nearly 9,000 physicians, 62,000 employees and more than 400 care centers. Visit here dignityhealth.org/northridgehospital for more information.

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