Transporter - Patient Transport

Peace Health is seeking a Transporter - Patient Transport for a Full Time, 0.90 FTE, Evening position. The salary range for this job opening at Peace Health is $20.97 – $31.45. 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.

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

• 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.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• High School Diploma Preferred: or equivalent

• 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

• Required:
  
  Upon Hire Basic Life Support

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

• 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.

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

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

Peace Health 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.

• 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

See how Peace Health is committed to Inclusivity, Respect for Diversity and Cultural Humility.

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