Transporter *Urgent*

Under supervision, to safely transport patients and necessary equipment to and from medical procedures, nursing units, or other services using a variety of transportation resources, including wheelchairs, carts, and beds.
Current vacancies are located at Regional Medical Center for various shifts. However, the eligible list will be used for future vacancies, as they occur, as well as for Extra-Help (Temporary) assignments.
Bringing better care and expanding healthcare services across the community.
Santa Clara Valley Healthcare (SCVH) is the second largest public health care system in California and includes three acute care hospitals, 14 clinics and 60+ specialty and sub-specialty services. Our mission is to provide high-quality, accessible healthcare and excellent service to everyone in Santa Clara County.
Santa Clara Valley Medical Center - SCVMC is a full-service tertiary acute care teaching hospital with 699 licensed beds providing a wide range of specialized services, including Rehabilitation, Burn, Trauma, and NICU. News and World Report as #6 Rehabilitation Hospital in the nation and #1 in the West and designated as a 2024 High Performing hospital for Maternity Care, Heart Failure, Stroke, Hip Fracture, and Pneumonia.
O'Connor Hospital - O'Connor Hospital (OCH) is a 358 licensed bed acute care facility offering a full range of inpatient and outpatient medical, surgical and specialty programs to residents of Santa Clara County. OCH has grown significantly over the past five years in both its inpatient volume and its Emergency Department visits. Along with these volume increases other ancillary and clinical departments like imaging, lab, pharmacy, and respiratory have seen growth as well.
Louise Regional Hospital - Since 1989, St. Louise Regional Hospital (SLRH) has been caring for the residents in Santa Clara and San Benito Counties, offering a wide range of inpatient and outpatient medical specialties. SLRH has 93 beds, is a Designated Primary Stroke Center, and is the only acute care hospital in the area. Located in Gilroy, SLRH maintains a CALSTAR 2 emergency helicopter base on the premises.
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Alerts nursing staff immediately to any signs of patient distress or equipment malfunction;
Consults with nursing personnel before lifting and transferring patients and obtains assistance when necessary;
Utilizes wheelchairs, gurneys, and other approved rolling stock to carry out the transport of patients;
Notifies the Patient Transport Coordinator when assignments are initiated, completed, delayed, or cancelled, or of any needs and/or concerns;
Responds to emergency activities, such as code calls, disasters, etc., under departmental scope of service;
Disinfects transport equipment before and after use;
Reports equipment in need of repairs;
May be assigned as a Disaster Service Worker, as required;
Sufficient education, training, and experience to demonstrate the possession and direct application of the following knowledge and abilities:
Training and Experience Note: The required knowledge and abilities are attained through training and experience equivalent to high school graduation.
One (1) year of hospital transport work experience
Possession of an active Certified Nursing Assistant or Emergency Medical Technician certificate.
Customer service principles and interpersonal skills;
Basic transportation equipment relating to patient care;
Adhere to standards, policies, and procedures of the hospital and follow safety guidelines for self, patient, visitors, and other employees, including Federal, State, TJC (The Joint Commission), OSHA, and CDC, and Universal Precautions and hazardous materials guidelines;
Learn infection control practices and perform the approved methods of cleaning and caring for equipment;
Communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing;
Promote positive and effective customer relations with patients and their family members, visitors, and staff;
Stand and walk for long periods of time and exercise a moderate amount of physical exertion, stamina, and manual dexterity in the handling of patients and equipment;
Assist, support, lift, and transfer patients and/or heavy objects in a safe manner.

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