Patient Transporter

Sutter Health•San Francisco, CA

11d

About The Position

The Patient Transporter coordinates in-house patient transportation requests and provides safe, timely, and courteous transportation throughout the facility. The role transports patients with oxygen tanks, intravenous pumps, drips, Foley catheters, and other complex equipment, and delivers deceased patients to the mortuary in accordance with policy and procedure. The transporter builds confidence and cooperation among patients, their families or support groups, and healthcare providers through competent performance, attentive monitoring and care, and effective communication. The role adheres to local, state, and federal regulations, codes, policies, and procedures to protect privacy and safety and provide optimal patient care. The position may also involve performing specific tasks and/or orienting other department staff. This is a full-time, regular, non-exempt position with 40 weekly hours. Shifts may be day, evening, or night, with variable days and Saturday and Sunday weekend requirements. The posted pay range is $32.01 to $44.81 per hour. 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 using oxygen tanks, intravenous pumps, drips, Foley catheters, and other complex equipment.
Deliver deceased patients to the mortuary in accordance with policy and procedure.
Build confidence and cooperation with patients, families or support groups, and healthcare providers through competent performance, attentive monitoring and care, and effective communication.
Follow applicable local, state, and federal regulations, codes, policies, and procedures to protect privacy and safety and support optimal patient care.
May perform specific department tasks and/or orient other staff.