Patient Transport

Job Summary and Responsibilities

Responsible for assistance and transportation of patients and patient related items as requested within the campus. This position is highly customer sensitive, with the customer being defined as patient, patient family, visitor, physician, other departments and staff.

• Transports patients in a safe, prompt and courteous manner between hospital locations as assigned by nursing personnel, taking into account the patient's age and cultural related needs.

• Transports discharged patients from nursing unit as assigned and provides assistance in transfer to vehicles as necessary.

• Assists nursing personnel in transferring patients to and from beds, chairs, wheelchairs and gurneys.

• Transports items including medications and other material as assigned.

• Responds to code blue for the purpose of performing CPR and performing as messenger or transporter.

• Transports patients utilizing equipment (wheelchairs, gurneys, liko-lifts, etc) in accordance with Safe Patient Handling standards and policy.

Job Requirements Required

• High School Graduate General Studies, upon hire or

• High School GED General Studies, upon hire

• Basic Life Support - CPR, upon hire

Where You'll Work

Founded in 1941, Dignity Health - Dominican Hospital is a 188-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located in Santa Cruz, California. Serving over 80,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services including heart care, orthopedics, and a Family Birthing Center. Additionally, Dominican Hospital has been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality High Performer by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation. It is a Joint Commission-certified Primary Stroke Center, and has been awarded the AMA/ASA’s Get the Guidelines - Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement, recognizing the hospital’s commitment to providing the best stroke care.

One Community. One Mission. One California

Pay Range

$44.00 - $44.00 /hour

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.