Transporter

Description

PeaceHealth is seeking a Transporter for a Temporary, 1.00 FTE, Day position. The salary range for this job opening at PeaceHealth is $19.23 - $27.14. 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 will be temporary, of approximately a 4-month duration.

Job Summary

This position is responsible for the safe and timely transportation of patients, supplies, specimens and equipment through the facility, and to and from the hospital to a mobile imaging unit.

Essential Functions

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.

Qualifications

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent preferred

Experience

Entry level position. Prior patient care experience preferred

Required: Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to apply age specific principles of growth and development and life stages to meet each patient's needs

Credentials

Required: Upon Hire Basic Life Support

Skills

Good customer service skills. (Required)

Good interpersonal skills. (Required)

Basic computer skills. (Required)

Department / Location Specific Notes

Working Conditions

Lifting

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.

Environmental Conditions

Exposure to biohazard, body fluids and airborne particles.

Exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals.

Time spent on site in medical/hospital setting.

Mental/Visual

Vision and hearing required within normal limits (glasses, contacts, hearing aids permitted).

Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information.

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REQNUMBER: 113242