Banner Staffing Services Patient Transporter

Banner Health•Lawrenceville, IL

4d•$16 - $24•Onsite

About The Position

Banner Staffing Services is seeking a Patient Transporter to join their team at North Colorado Medical Center. This role is crucial for patient safety, involving the movement of patients throughout the facility using equipment like wheelchairs and stretchers. The position is fast-paced, requiring transporters to walk 7-10 miles per shift. This is a Registry/Per Diem opportunity offering scheduling flexibility and a chance to build relationships and make an impact on patients' lives. Banner Health supports staff in finding the right career path and offers various employment options to match career and lifestyle needs.

Requirements

Certification for BLS is required.
Requires interpersonal skills to operate in a direct patient contact environment.
Ability to interpret verbal and written information/instructions and effectively communicate with others.
Must demonstrate basic knowledge of computer skills, organizational skills, problem solving skills, and ability to function with minimal direction in a fast paced environment.
If required by facility, may be required to possess a valid driver’s license and be eligible for coverage under the company’s auto insurance policy.
Employees working at Banner Behavioral Health Hospital must possess an Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card at the time of hire and maintain the card for the duration of their employment.
An Arizona Criminal History Affidavit must be signed upon hire.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma/GED or equivalent working knowledge.
Six months previous healthcare or customer service experience preferred.
Knowledge of medical terminology.
Additional related education and/or experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Transports patients safely and efficiently between various departments following appropriate transfer techniques and proper isolation/infection control procedures.
Validates patients’ identity based on established department protocol.
Remains alert to patient condition and promptly communicates changes to clinical staff.
Assists with patient handling and lifting using appropriate patient safety equipment and appropriate safety procedures.
Provides distribution services of requested items between various departments as needed in accordance with established procedures that may include medications.
Responds to all job calls in a timely manner.
May utilize computer system to track and update requests.
Communicates status updates and location information as required in accordance with department protocols to help facilitate work flow.
Collects, cleans and disinfects patient care equipment and all other reusable items.
May perform supply restocking or assume clerical duties of assigned area as necessary.
May be required to operate golf cart to provide distribution services.
May be required to transport deceased persons to the facility morgue.
Responsible for the timely delivery of services with a strong focus on customer service. Customers are staff, physicians, patients, family members and visitors.