Patient Transporter - Patient Transport

POSITION SUMMARY

Under the supervision of the RN, the Patient Transporter is responsible for safe and efficient movement of patients to and from clinical units and diagnostic/treatment areas. Maintains and organizes bed storage areas. Assembles/disassembles traction equipment to include returning to proper storage area. Responds to code situations. Applies good verbal and non-verbal skills to achieve service goals of customer satisfaction and positive work environment. Demonstrates and promotes compliance to infection control, legal, and safety standards. Demonstrates investment in the overall forward movement of the unit and the organization.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assists personnel with transfers, turning and positioning of patients.
• Assumes responsibility for own professional development and practice.
• Carries assigned cell phone and pager and responds to calls and/or pages in a timely manner.
• Disassembles and returns traction equipment to proper storage areas.
• Maintains and locates gurneys, wheelchairs and other essential equipment within the hospital.
• Maintains and organizes bed storage areas.
• Maintains safety at all times by keeping hallways and utilities rooms clear of equipment and clutter.
• Obtains and sets up traction equipment.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Pick up Blood products from the Blood Bank and deliver to the unit.
• Picks up and delivers specimens to lab.
• Responds to Code Blue emergency to assist with chest compressions as directed by MD or ACLS RN
• Responds to Code Stroke by transferring patient to the radiology department within a timely manner.
• Responds to Emergency Codes
• Responsible for understanding and participating in the organizational-wide Performance Improvement Program through orientation, education, departmental participation, interdepartmental quality control.
• Performance improvement and quality planning activities
• Supports the unit team by promoting unity and teamwork among co-workers by maintaining a positive attitude and positive working relationships.
• Transfers patients to the Viewing Room or Morgue; Assists with setup of the viewing room.
• Transportation of patients via gurney, bed, or wheelchair.
• Utilizes the TeleTracking Transport System correctly and effectively to maintain optimum productivity.

Education Minimum (Required) Ability to read and write at an 8th grade level. Testing required. Preferred (Not required) High School Diploma or GED preferred. Work Experience Preferred (Not required) Prefer minimum of one-year recent experience in an acute care hospital. Licenses and Certifications Minimum (Required) Basic Life Support Equal Employment Opportunity: USC Arcadia Hospital is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law or USC Arcadia Hospital’s policy. USC Arcadia Hospital will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal records in a manner consistent with applicable laws and regulations, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for employers and the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and with due consideration for patient safety. Pay Transparency The hourly rate range for this position is $21.00 - $25.44. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California Arcadia Hospital considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, State, and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations.