What are the responsibilities and job description for the Patient Transporter position at Natividad Medical Center?
Position Description
PRIORITY SCREENING DATE: Friday, May 2, 2025 at 11:59 pm for a guaranteed review. Application materials received after this date will be reviewed in an ongoing basis until all positions are filled. Please allow up to (2) two weeks for processing of application materials. (Postmarks and faxes not accepted.) The eligible list established by this recruitment maybe used to fill current and future permanent or temporary vacancies as they arise. Exam# 25/70M02/04SS.
POSITION DESCRIPTION
Examples of Duties
THE SIGNIFICANT DUTIES OF THE POSITION ARE AS FOLLOWS:
- Ensures the proper, safe, timely, and accurate transport of patients and/or patient related items to their destinations;
- Responds and completes all transport requests in accordance with established protocol;
- Verifies correct patient identification by comparing information from notification of request to patient wristband;
- Alerts nursing staff immediately to any signs of patient distress or equipment malfunction;
- Consults with nursing personnel before lifting and transferring patient and obtains assistance when necessary;
- In accordance with the transportation of patients, utilizes wheelchairs, gurneys, and other approved rolling stock to carry out the transport of patients;
- Completes transport and notifies dispatcher when assignments are initiated, completed, delayed or cancelled and when requested by the transport coordinator;
- Collects and returns wheelchairs and stretchers to the proper holding areas and makes up stretchers upon completion;
- Notifies nursing personnel, clinician, technician, or receptionist upon arrival with patient;
- Disinfects transport equipment before and after use; reports equipment needing repairs;
- Develops and promotes positive, effective customer service relations with patient, patients' family members, visitors and staff;
- Makes written entries in logs, patient medical record and other records as required;
- Understands and applies knowledge of basic patient transport concepts, infection control practices, and proper body mechanics;
- Maintains traction storage room and equipment;
- Participates in the orientation of other staff as assigned; performs other related duties as required.
Examples of Experience/Education/Training
Minimum Qualifications
Required Certification: Possession of a valid CPR/BLS certificate from approved provider or ability to obtain prior to start of employment is required.
Working Knowledge of:
- Written and verbal English communication sufficient to effectively perform the typical tasks;
- Methods, materials, and equipment commonly used in maintaining appropriate levels of cleanliness/sanitation and safety in housekeeping, and patient care/transport.
- 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;
- Learn and utilize the approved methods of cleaning and caring for equipment;
- Learn and utilize proper body mechanics when lifting and transferring patients;
- Understand and follow written and oral instructions; clearly communicate in English in written and verbal forms;
- Engage in appropriate conversation involving the patient;
- Maintain effective interpersonal relationships and prioritize work assignments in conjunction with other team members;
- Deal tactfully and courteously with the public, and with technical and professional personnel;
- Learn, understand and apply basic concepts of patient confidentiality, privacy, security and release of patient information;
- Problem solve and recognize problems requiring referral to others;
EXAMPLES OF EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION/TRAINING
Any combination of training, education and/or experience which provides the knowledge, skills and abilities and required conditions of employment listed above is qualifying. An example of a way these requirements might be acquired is:
Experience: One year of general patient-care experience in a hospital, clinic, or medical office environment.
Additional Information
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
- Natividad requires that all incumbents pass a pre-employment physical/medical assessment.
- Natividad will conduct a thorough background and reference check process which includes a Department of Justice fingerprint check.
- Employees who drive on County business to carry out job related duties must possess a valid CA Driver License for the class vehicle driven and clean driving record.
- Employees must have and show their original Social Security Card and a valid CA Driver License or CA State ID prior to the first day of work.
- Incumbents may be required to work all shifts, including weekends and holidays;
- Incumbents may be required to work with potentially hazardous and infectious substances.
**REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS AND SCREENING PROCESS**
The screening process is tentative. Should a change be made, applicants will be notified. The competitive process includes:APPLICATION SUBMISSION: A completed Monterey County Application may be obtained from and submitted to the Natividad Human Resources Office, 1441 Constitution Blvd., Bldg. 300, Salinas, CA. 93906, or On-line applications may be submitted at www.natividad.com; resume and license and/or certifications (if applicable) may be attached to your online application or emailed separately to: AscensionIL@natividad.com. Resumes will be accepted in addition to, but not in lieu of the required application materials. For more information or to obtain regular paper application materials please contact the Natividad HR, 1441 Constitution Blvd.,(831) 783-2700, M - F, 7:30 a.m.- 5:00p.m.
QUALIFICATIONS APPRAISAL: All licenses/certificates will be verified via primary source. Completed application materials will be competitively evaluated. Please note: The initial screening for this position uses ONLY the applicant's answers to the Supplemental Questions. Screeners (who are Subject Matter Experts) are not given the application and/or resumes at this point in the process. Therefore, your answers to the Supplemental Questions are critical. The best-qualified applicants will be invited to participate further in the process.
QUALIFICATIONS ASSESSMENT: To further assess applicants' possession of required qualifications, this process may include an oral examination, pre-exam exercise, performance exam, or physical ability exam.
ELIGIBLE LIST: Applicants successful in the Qualifications Assessment process will be placed on an eligible list for possible final selection interview. This eligible list will be used to fill current and future vacancies.
SPECIAL NOTES
- If you believe you possess a disability that would require test accommodation, please contact the HR Analyst for Natividad at (831) 783-2711.
- Employment is contingent upon acceptable documentation verifying identity and authorization for employment in the United States.
- If you are hired into this classification in a temporary position you will not be eligible for the benefits.
