Technical Assistant

Technical Assistant

Inspired by faith. Driven by innovation. Powered by humankindness. CommonSpirit Health is building a healthier future for all through its integrated health services. As one of the nation's largest nonprofit Catholic healthcare organizations, CommonSpirit Health delivers more than 20 million patient encounters annually through more than 2,300 clinics, care sites and 158 hospital-based locations, in addition to its home-based services and virtual care offerings.

As our Technical Assistant, you will perform tasks directly involved in transporting patients and specimens within the hospital and/or dispatching transporters to and from all departments, as needed, to ensure timely and consistent delivery.

Every day, you will assist nursing with lifting and moving patients as needed to ensure a smooth transport process for patients. Transports patients in gurneys or wheelchairs in a safe and courteous manner To be successful in this role, you must possess strong organizational skills, an aptitude for technical concepts, and a keen attention to detail in a support-driven environment.

• Demonstrates through actions a focus on the care and safety of patients having Imaging exams.
• Transports patients of all age groups at the direction of the Technical staff.
• Exercises tact, sympathy, and professionalism in dealing with patients and relatives in all age groups from pediatric to geriatric.
• Assists in the delivery of Imaging reports to the nursing units and patient charts.
• Keeps management staff fully informed of all issues relating to departmental operations.

This position is represented by CHEU and is covered by the terms and conditions of the applicable collective bargaining agreement.

Required:

• High School Diploma / GED General Studies
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (AHA BLS) required.

Founded in 1926, Dignity Health - Glendale Memorial Hospital and Health Center is a 334-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital. Serving over 70,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services including a Level III NICU, heart care, wound care and surgical services. Additionally, Glendale Memorial Hospital has been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality High Performer by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation. It is a Joint Commission-certified Thrombectomy-Capable Stroke Center and a SRC Center of Excellence for Robotic Surgery and Colorectal Surgery.

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Depending on the position offered, CommonSpirit Health offers a generous benefit package, including but not limited to medical, prescription drug, dental, vision plans, life insurance, paid time off (full-time benefit eligible team members may receive a minimum of 14 paid time off days, including holidays annually), tuition reimbursement, retirement plan benefit(s) including, but not limited to, 401(k), 403(b), and other defined benefits offerings, as may be amended from time to time. For more information, please visit our Total Rewards.

CommonSpirit Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, parental status, ancestry, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. For more information about your EEO rights as an applicant, please click here.