Patient Transporter

Sutter Health•San Francisco, CA

7d•$32 - $45•Onsite

About The Position

Coordinates in-house patient transportation requests and provides safe, timely, and courteous transportation throughout the facility for patients with oxygen tanks, intravenous pumps, drips, Foley catheters, and other complex equipment. Delivers deceased patients to the mortuary in accordance with policy and procedure. Builds confidence and cooperation with patients, their families or support groups, and healthcare providers through competent performance, attentive monitoring and care, and effective communication. Follows local, state, and federal regulations, codes, policies, and procedures to protect privacy and safety and support optimal patient care. May perform specific departmental tasks and/or orient other staff. This is a regular, full-time, non-exempt position with variable days and an eight-hour shift; shifts may be day, evening, or night. Weekend work on Saturday and Sunday is required. The position is based at CPMC-California Pacific Medical Center. Pay is $32.01 to $44.81 per hour; starting pay depends on factors including experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, departmental equity, training, and organizational needs. Eligible positions include a comprehensive benefits package.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent education/experience.
Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider certification required within 90 days of hire.
Knowledge of patient transport procedures, equipment, and safety practices for patients with varying medical conditions.
Ability to interpret written, verbal, diagrammatic, and schedule-based instructions.
Strong verbal and written communication skills when interacting with patients, families, healthcare staff, and supervisors.
Effective time-management and organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize assignments and meet deadlines.
Ability to work within established policies and procedures while maintaining productivity and service standards.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced setting with frequent interruptions.
Strong problem-solving skills and ability to resolve routine issues using established guidelines.
Knowledge of patient privacy requirements and ability to safeguard Protected Health Information (PHI).
Ability to develop collaborative working relationships with peers and multidisciplinary healthcare teams.

Responsibilities

Coordinate in-house patient transportation requests.
Transport patients safely, promptly, and courteously throughout the facility, including patients with complex medical equipment.
Deliver deceased patients to the mortuary according to policy and procedure.
Monitor and care for patients attentively and communicate effectively with patients, families or support groups, and healthcare providers.
Follow applicable regulations, codes, policies, and procedures to maintain patient privacy and safety.
May perform specific departmental tasks and/or orient other staff.