Patient Equipment Transport Svcs Tech

MultiCare Health System•Tacoma, WA

15d•$22 - $33•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for safely transporting patients and clinical equipment throughout all service areas of the hospital. The technician delivers, picks up, organizes, stores, cleans, and maintains equipment used in patient transport and patient care, while providing excellent customer service to patients, families, visitors, and staff. The role collaborates with nursing staff and involves daily variety, decision-making, and problem-solving.

Requirements

Current BLS Certification.
Successful completion of the in-house patient lift and mobility training program within six months of placement in the job.

Nice To Haves

High school graduate or equivalent.
One year of previous transport or related healthcare experience.

Responsibilities

Provide safe and timely transport of patients, beds, oxygen, supplies, and equipment throughout the facility.
Assist clinical personnel with transferring patients to and from beds, chairs, wheelchairs, stretchers, gurneys, and other patient transport equipment.
Respond to patient fall codes by transporting patient lift equipment and assisting nursing staff as required.
Maintain clinical equipment by following manufacturers’ recommended cleaning protocols.
Prioritize and organize work effectively while demonstrating flexibility, professional integrity, a service-oriented attitude, and sound decision-making.
Deliver supplies and equipment to requesting departments, obtain confirmation of receipt, and assist with unloading.
Collect soiled equipment from around the facility while following established infection prevention guidelines.
Distribute and clean clinical equipment and set PAR levels on clinical floors.
Assist with ordering and discharging rental clinical equipment.
Maintain accurate clinical rental equipment logs and documentation.
Participate in all phases of equipment recalls and conversions, locating and securing equipment and processing it according to operational procedures or manufacturers’ instructions.
Help maintain a clean and safe environment in the clean equipment room and other designated supply chain areas, keeping them free of fire and safety hazards.