Patient Transport Associate

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At Legacy Emanuel Medical Center in North Portland, you will represent the Legacy mission by providing safe, compassionate transportation for patients in our 24/7 operation. This role requires working all shifts and days, including on‑call duties.

• Perform a variety of service‑related activities supporting the Patient Transportation Program, including upkeep and maintenance of unit supplies, patient lifts, and other patient care tasks.
• Transport patients to ancillary departments as needed.
• Assist with patient care, including lifting/turning patients, orienting patients to room controls, preparing rooms for new admits, and transporting patient belongings.
• Document patient transport details in medical charts, including date, time, destination, mode of transportation, and signature.
• Confirm with RN that the patient is stable for transport before proceeding.
• Understand and respond appropriately to age‑related patient needs.
• Offer assistance to patients, families, and visitors while maintaining patient privacy and confidentiality.
• Monitor equipment inventory, perform preventative maintenance, and complete work order forms for broken equipment (excluding biomedical devices).
• Conduct routine inspections of products, equipment, and sanitation standards to ensure quality.
• Maintain records of events and information related to Transportation Services.
• Use communication equipment and campus mapping resources to process and coordinate transportation requests.
• Collaborate with all hospital departments and units to provide coordinated and effective service.
• Organize and prioritize daily workload, managing time to maximize efficiency.
• May cover transportation dispatcher duties during breaks, lunch, and APL days.

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

• Medical terminology helpful but not required.
• Reading and writing skills at 10th grade level.
• Basic math skills and good verbal communication skills.
• Detail oriented.
• Ability to accept and follow direction.
• Ability to make sound decisions quickly and logically.
• Ability to cope with the physical and mental demands of a dynamic environment.
• Ability to calmly deal with people in emergent situations.
• Ability to work well in a fast‑paced, multiple‑activity environment.
• Ability to communicate well both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to work in a self‑directed manner.
• Ability to maintain excellent rapport with public and co‑workers.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize tasks.
• Demonstrated ability to understand and use good body mechanics.

• Health Care provider level BLS Certification from the American Heart Association required.

USD $18.04 – $24.44 per hour.

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