**Responsibilities**
**Patient Transporter - Make a Difference in Patient Care!** We are looking for a reliable and caring **Patient Transporter** to join our team. You will be responsible for the safe and efficient transportation of patients and materials throughout the hospital, contributing to a positive patient experience.
+ Transports patients as requested by transport dispatcher or supervisor/lead according to priority.
+ Acts as transport dispatcher when assigned, communicating instructions to other transporters.
+ Demonstrates responsibility for patient safety while in transit.
+ Observes standard precautions and uses the appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for task.
+ Maintains accurate records of all patients, specimens and medications being transported.
+ Maintains cleanliness of wheelchairs and gurneys.
+ Participates in educational programs and in-service meetings on a consistent basis.
+ Consistently uses safety equipment to protect self and others.
+ Consistently utilizes proper body mechanics and patient handling techniques.
+ Arranges, moves and/or transports furniture, beds, boxes, offices, equipment, supplies, etc., as requested by transport dispatcher or supervisor, according to priority.
+ Documents and reports items needing repair and hazardous conditions requiring correction.
+ Answers telephones and p agers in a cheerful and courteous manner.
+ Transports patients per departmental procedures (ensuring patients are transported as comfortably, courteously, quickly and safely as possible).
+ Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.
**Qualifications**
+ High School diploma or equivalency required.
+ Minimum six months recent work experience in a medical office hospital/ acute care environment required.
+ AHA BLS certification required.
+ Fire Safety Card within 90 days of hire.
This position is represented by SEIU UHW and covered by the terms and conditions of the applicable collective bargaining agreement.
**Overview**
Founded in 1955, Dignity Health – Northridge Hospital Medical Center is a 394-bed, acute care, nonprofit community hospital located in Northridge, California. The hospital offers a full complement of award winning services, including the Leavey Cancer Center, a cardiovascular center, stroke center, the Center for Assault Treatment Services, a pediatric medical center, and the only pediatric trauma center in the San Fernando Valley. As a leading provider of compassionate, high-quality and affordable patient-centered care, we share a rich legacy with Dignity Health, one of the nation’s five largest health care systems. We are part of a 21-state network of nearly 9,000 physicians, 62,000 employees and more than 400 care centers. Visit here (http://dignityhealth.org/northridgehospital) dignityhealth.org/northridgehospital for more information.
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**Pay Range**
$23.00 - $25.20 /hour
We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.