Patient Transporter

Tenet Healthcare Corporation • Goodyear, AZ

11d • Onsite

About The Position

The Patient Transporter performs activities related to transporting patients as directed. The role also provides mail and messenger services and transports patients, films, and reports between departments. The position includes assisting with radiology front office and reception work, maintaining department supplies and equipment, and supporting patient care and hospital operations.

Requirements

• High school diploma, or an equivalent combination of education and experience providing comparable knowledge and abilities.
• CPR certification.
• Ability to work under deadlines.
• Ability to use independent decision-making skills in a wide variety of situations.
• High degree of accuracy in performing varied responsibilities.
• Ability to complete work in a timely manner and meet deadlines.
• Frequent contact with employees, physicians, customers, community individuals, and volunteers.

Nice To Haves

• Two years of clinical experience, preferably in a hospital radiology setting.

Responsibilities

• Transport patients, films, and reports between departments.
• Verify proper patient identification before transporting patients to the radiology department for testing.
• Follow proper protocols for filing and copying films.
• Assist with radiology front office and reception work.
• Assess and prioritize a changing workload and complete assignments in a timely manner.
• Maintain a clean, orderly work environment and help organize, track, stock, and store supplies and equipment.
• Remain calm during busy or crisis situations and seek guidance or help when needed.
• Participate in department management by providing input at meetings and reviewing communications.
• Follow current policies, procedures, and standards of care, using manuals and reference materials to guide actions.
• Identify opportunities for improvement and help implement solutions for patient care and departmental or hospital operations.
• Participate in implementing changes and reducing waste in supplies and equipment.
• Assist in evaluating new procedures, reagents, and equipment.
• Perform other related tasks or responsibilities as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match.
• Paid time off.
• Career development and continuing education opportunities.
• Health savings accounts and healthcare and dependent flexible spending accounts.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Employee discount program.
• Voluntary pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long-term care, elder and childcare, and auto and home insurance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED