Transporter - Patient Transport

Transporter - Patient Transport

PeaceHealth is seeking a Transporter - Patient Transport for a Full Time, 1.00 FTE, Evening position. The salary range for this job opening at PeaceHealth is $20.53 $30.86. The hiring rate is dependent upon several factors, including but not limited to education, training, work experience, terms of any applicable collective bargaining agreement, seniority, etc.

Hours: Mon-Fri 3:30pm-12:00am

This position is responsible for the safe and timely transportation of patients, supplies, specimens and equipment through the facility.

Essential Functions

• Transport patients by schedule and on request utilizing escort or wheeled transport equipment.
• Transport materials such as supplies, specimens, records, linen, trash, confidential documents and equipment.
• May be responsible for conference room set-up including equipment and patient care equipment transfers.
• May clean wheeled transport equipment as needed.
• May be required to function as coordinator to facilitate patient transports.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education

• High School Diploma Preferred: or equivalent

Experience

• Preferred: Entry level position. Prior patient care experience
• Required: Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to apply age specific principles of growth and development and life stages to meet each patient's needs

Credentials

• Required: Upon Hire Basic Life Support

Skills

• Good customer service skills. (Required)
• Good interpersonal skills. (Required)
• Basic computer skills. (Required)

Working Conditions

Lifting

• Patient handling no greater than 35 lbs. without the use of assistive equipment and/or devices (NIOSH).
• Ability to move around area with occasional sitting.
• Fine motor skills to be able to grasp and control medical equipment (i.e. stretchers, wheelchairs, etc.).
• Frequent reaching/ grasping.
• Occasional bending/ stooping.
• Push/Pull: Frequently up to 25 lbs. force. Occasional up to 50 lbs. force.

Environmental Conditions

• Exposure to biohazard, body fluids and airborne particles.
• Exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals
• Time spent on site in medical/hospital setting.

Mental/Visual

• Vision and hearing required within normal limits (glasses, contacts, hearing aids permitted).
• Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information.

PeaceHealth is committed to the overall wellbeing of our caregivers: physical, emotional, financial, social, and spiritual. We offer caregivers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package. Some of the many benefits included in this package are full medical/dental/vision coverage; 403b retirement plan employer base and matching contributions; paid time off; employer-paid life and disability insurance with additional buyup coverage options; tuition and continuing education reimbursement; wellness benefits, and expanded EAP and mental health program.

For full consideration of your skills and abilities, please attach a current resume with your application. EEO Affirmative Action Employer/Vets/Disabled in accordance with applicable local, state, or federal laws.

This position is represented by a collective bargaining agreement. There may be more than one opening on this posting.