Transporter PT Days

HonorHealth; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

HonorHealth Deer Valley Medical Center in Phoenix seeks a Patient Transporter to move patients and materials across the hospital. You will follow safety protocols, document handoffs, verify patient identity, and use EMR systems to ensure efficient transport.

This role supports patient care within Central Transportation Services during day shifts. Qualifications include a High School Diploma or GED (preferred) and a current BLS certification; healthcare and customer service experience (6 months)

Qualifications

• Compassionate and dependable individuals to support patient movement.
• Experience in healthcare and customer service is preferred.
• BLS certification required upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Transports patients by wheelchair, stretcher, bed or chair and non-patient moves to designated areas or departments.
• Maintains documentation and accurate handoffs with clinical staff; verifies patient identity and destination.
• Uses Electronic Medical Record systems for safe and efficient transport of patients.
• Maintains and sanitizes transport equipment and reports any malfunctions.

Skills

Compassionate

Dependable

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Primary City/State: Deer Valley - 19829 N 27th Ave Phoenix, AZ 85027

Category: Patient Services

Shift: Day

Department: Central Transportation Services

Patient Transporter | Deer Valley Medical Center

Shift: 6:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Required: BLS Certification

Join a team that keeps patient care moving! 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

• 6 months, work experience in healthcare and customer service Preferred

LICENSE AND CERTIFICATIONS

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

We're all in for your career.