Transporter RRMC (Medical Transportation)

Asante; Medford (OR); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health coverage

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Life insurance

Job summary

Asante in Medford, OR is seeking a Transporter to support patient and non-patient transportation in collaboration with nursing staff. You will assist with lifting and moving patients, coordinate with care teams, and help ensure safety and comfort for immobile and geriatric patients.

The role emphasizes excellent customer service, timely communication, and adherence to safety protocols. This on-call position offers variable hours with competitive pay and benefits as part of Asante's Total Rewards

Qualifications

• High School diploma preferred.
• BLS: Basic Life Support for the Healthcare Provider certified by the American Heart Association (AHA) is required upon start
• The ability to lift up to 50 pounds and perform bending, reaching, and other physical movements is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient and non-patient transportation in collaboration with nursing staff and coworkers.
• Inform patients and families about where transportation is going and estimated return time.
• Respond to pages promptly and communicate transport completion.
• Perform environmental safety checks before entering or leaving patient rooms.
• Communicate clearly to ensure patient safety and staff concerns are understood.
• Respond quickly to hospital codes as needed.

Education

High School diploma

Job description

Description

Additional Position Details: FTE: 0.000001 | On Call | Variable Hours/Variable Days

SalaryRange:$18.09 - $24.88

Shift Differentials:

• $1.16 extra for working between 3:00pm - 11:00pm
• $2.00 extra for working between 11:01pm and 7:00am
• $0.99 extra for working weekends

Position Summary

The Transporter provides patient and non-patient transportation, in collaboration with nursing staff and co-workers. Transporters work alongside nursing staff and lift-trained co-workers in coordination of lifting, repositioning and transportation for immobile, geriatric, handicapped and bariatric patients.

As a Transporter for Asante you will have the opportunity to:

• Demonstrate excellent customer service by informing patients and families where the patient is being transported and estimated time of return
• Exercise patience, understanding and compassion when working with patients and families
• Promptly respond to pages and communicate when a transport is completed
• Perform environmental safety checks when entering or leaving the patient’s room
• Communicate using key words and phrases to assure patients understand staff concerns for their safety and well-being
• Respond to codes within the hospital in a prompt and quick manner

Qualifications

Education

• High School diploma, preferred

Certifications

• BLS: Basic Life Support for the Healthcare Provider certified by the American Heart Association (AHA) is required upon start

Working Environment/Physical Requirements

• This position requires the ability to lift up to 50 pounds on an occasional basis – such as transferring a patient in and out of a bed. The ability to bend, stretch, twist and perform other awkward physical movements is also required.

Total Rewards

We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package designed to support your well-being and professional growth, including:

• Competitive Pay: Hourly and salaried positions earn market-based compensation.
• Health & Wellness: Medical, dental, and vision coverage for part-time and above employees and their eligible dependents beginning within 30 days of hire.
• Retirement Savings: Employer-sponsored retirement plan with company contribution and match.
• Paid Time Off: Generous ETO for part-time and above employees.
• Professional Development: Continue to enhance your education through our tuition reimbursement and tuition repayment program
• Additional Benefits: Life insurance, disability coverage, and employee assistance programs.

At Asante, we are guided by our values:

Excellence - Respect - Honesty - Service - Teamwork

Asante is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and to employing and advancing qualified individuals of all backgrounds, including women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans.