Transporter FT Days

HonorHealth•Scottsdale, AZ

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Patient Transporter transports patients and materials throughout hospital areas while meeting transport-time guidelines established by network leadership and campus needs. The role maintains transport equipment and supplies, follows applicable regulations, safety procedures, and patient-care protocols, and meets customer-service and quality standards in communications with patients, staff, and the public. The position is based at Shea Medical Center in Scottsdale, Arizona, in Central Transportation Services. The shift is 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM.

Requirements

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or training is required upon hire.
High school coursework or certificate is required.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED is preferred.
Six months of healthcare and customer-service work experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Transport patients by wheelchair, stretcher, bed, or chair, and move non-patients to and from designated areas or departments.
Follow safety protocols when transporting patients and materials and use proper body mechanics.
Ensure patient safety when transferring patients between surfaces or devices.
Operate company-issued mobile devices; duties may include a dispatch role.
Maintain accurate documentation and provide accurate handoffs to clinical staff.
Communicate appropriately with patients and care-team members; introduce oneself, verify patient identity, and inform patients of their destination.
Follow HonorHealth Standards of Conduct and demonstrate ICARE values.
Comply with PPE guidelines and proper patient-handling procedures.
Maintain and sanitize wheelchairs and stretchers according to established protocols.
Immediately report equipment malfunctions and remove malfunctioning items from service.
Use Electronic Medical Record systems consistently to support safe and efficient patient transport.