Patient Transporter - PRN

Sanford Health • Sioux Falls, SD

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About The Position

Sanford Health is hiring a Patient Transporter to safely move patients and residents between inpatient or resident beds and other areas or ancillary departments. The role also retrieves medical records, prescriptions, and other clinical documentation as requested.

The transporter may remove and replace medical devices and lift or assist with lifting patients and residents onto gurneys, wheelchairs, or other transport devices. Additional duties may include inspecting and performing minor maintenance on transport tools and devices, documenting and requesting other maintenance, transporting linens, specimens, documents, or personal possessions, and assisting with discharge processing of inpatient or resident rooms. The role requires compliance with health, safety, and security policies and familiarity with medical terminology and certain medical equipment.

The schedule varies. Department details specify every third weekend, two holidays per year, and 10:30 p.m.–7:00 a.m. Saturday and Sunday, with additional hours available for pickup. Scheduled weekly hours are 0. This is a PRN position.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalency, or Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) or Nursing Assistant (NA) qualification preferred.
• If working in North Dakota, register with the North Dakota Department of Health as a nursing aide within four months of hire.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within six weeks of employment and must be maintained.

Nice To Haves

• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) or Nursing Assistant (NA) qualification.
• Registration with the North Dakota Department of Health as a Certified Nursing Aide.

Responsibilities

• Safely transport patients and residents between inpatient or resident beds and other areas and ancillary departments.
• Retrieve medical records, prescriptions, and other clinical documentation as requested.
• Remove and replace medical devices, and lift or assist in lifting patients or residents onto gurneys, wheelchairs, or other devices.
• Inspect transportation tools and devices and perform minor maintenance.
• Document and request additional maintenance as needed.
• Comply with enterprise health, safety, and security guidelines and policies.
• Become familiar with medical terminology and certain medical equipment.
• As needed, change or transport linens and assist with transporting specimens, documents, or patient and resident possessions.
• Assist with discharge processing of inpatient or resident rooms.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED