Transporter

Transporter Position in San Diego, CA Star Nursing has urgent needs for a Transporter in San Diego, CA. This assignment is located in a well-established acute care medical center in San Diego, CA, serving patients across a wide range of hospital services. The facility is known for providing comprehensive patient care in a fast-paced clinical environment. The role requires someone dependable, physically active, and comfortable assisting with patient movement throughout the hospital, including sensitive areas such as the morgue when needed.CNA candidates are encouraged to apply. Candidates with experience as a Transporter, Patient Escort, Patient Transport Aide, Patient Transport Technician, or Environmental/Support Services staff with hospital transport experience are also encouraged to submit their resume.Location: San Diego, CAFacility Type: Acute Care / Hospital SettingStart Date: ASAPShift Schedule: Rotation with 8-hour shifts / Full-time, including weekendsWeek 1: Sunday 11:00 PM, Tuesday 12:00 PM, Wednesday 12:00 PM, Friday 11:00 PM, Saturday 11:00 PMWeek 2: Monday 12:00 PM, Tuesday 12:00 PM, Wednesday 11:00 PM, Friday 12:00 PMNeeds: 1Contract Length: Full Time / Per DiemSpecialty: AcutePay Rate: $32/hr, no housingImportant Note: This is a full-time position including weekends. The role is very active, and candidates must be comfortable with hospital transport responsibilities, including going to the morgue when needed.Job Description The Transporter will be responsible for safely transporting patients, specimens, equipment, and supplies throughout the hospital. This position requires excellent communication, attention to safety, and the ability to work in a fast-paced acute care setting. The ideal candidate must be comfortable working with patients of different acuity levels and must be able to follow hospital policies, infection control guidelines, and patient safety procedures.Duties and Responsibilities The Transporter may be responsible for the following:Safely transport patients by wheelchair, gurney, bed, or other approved transport equipment.Assist with patient transfers under the direction of nursing or clinical staff.Transport patients to and from nursing units, diagnostic departments, treatment areas, admissions, discharge areas, and other hospital locations.Maintain patient comfort, privacy, and safety during transport.Communicate professionally with nurses, clinical staff, patients, and family members.Follow proper infection control and safety procedures during all transports.Ensure transport equipment is clean, functional, and properly stored.Respond promptly to transport requests and complete assignments in a timely manner.Assist with movement of supplies, equipment, specimens, or other materials as needed.Follow facility protocols when transporting patients or items to sensitive areas, including the morgue.Report any patient condition changes, safety concerns, or equipment issues to appropriate staff.Requirements 1st StepResume Minimum of 1 year of CNA or hospital patient transport experience preferredLicense/Certification: CNA license is preferred but not required if candidate has strong hospital transporter experienceCurrent BLS/CPR certificationSkills checklist1 to 2 current supervisor references2nd StepPhysical within the last 12 monthsPPD/TB test within the last 12 monthsMMR and Varicella documentationHep B documentation or declinationTdap and Flu documentation or declinationRequired examsLGBT Training CertificationCopy of drivers license and Social Security cardMust be able to pass background check and drug screenResume Guidelines RequiredResume must be current and include the following:All employment gaps must be explainedAt least 7 years of work history, or full work history if less than 7 yearsEach role must include job title, unit/department, facility name, city/state, and dates workedInclude full-time or part-time status and hours workedInclude EMR/Epic experience, if applicableInclude month/year of graduation