Patient Transport Tech I - Evenings

City of Hope • Duarte, CA

21h

About The Position

Under the direction of a patient transportation supervisor or manager, the Patient Transport Tech transports patients to various areas of the Medical Center and transports patient care equipment in a 24-hour, 7-day-a-week operation. The role involves positioning, transferring, and transporting patients by wheelchair, bed, gurney, or ambulette, including patients who need moderate to total assistance. It may also include limited clerical duties, moving patient care equipment and specimens, equipment maintenance and disinfection, assisting with decedent affairs, and other assigned activities. Assignments may vary between day and night shifts, and weekend coverage is required.

Requirements

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent experience.
• One year of experience in a similar healthcare position or customer service field.
• BLS certification from the American Heart Association, obtained within three weeks of hire.
• Valid current driver’s license.

Nice To Haves

• Understanding of basic medical terminology.
• Ability to communicate clearly and succinctly with patients and the entire care team.
• Transport or lift team experience.

Responsibilities

• Transport patients to and from nursing units and ancillary departments by wheelchair, gurney, bed, or ambulette.
• Use lift and safety equipment to transfer patients between surfaces, including beds, wheelchairs, gurneys, automobiles, and transportation service vehicles.
• Set up orthopedic frames, traction, and trapeze according to doctors’ orders.
• Transport deceased patients to the body holding area and release them from body holding when requested.
• Transfer and reposition patients requiring moderate to total assistance.
• Assist family members, visitors, and vendors as requested.
• Assist with supply requests.
• Transport medical records, CDs, X-rays, patient care equipment, specimens, mail, reports, and other materials in response to requests or pages.
• Clean and disinfect patient care equipment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED