Patient Transporter

County Of Santa Clara • Santa Clara, CA

408d • $58,032 - $69,950

About The Position

The Patient Transporter role at the County of Santa Clara involves safely transporting patients and necessary equipment within medical facilities. This position is crucial for ensuring that patients reach their medical procedures and nursing units efficiently and safely, utilizing various transportation resources such as wheelchairs, carts, and beds. The role requires physical stamina and the ability to assist patients with mobility needs, while adhering to established protocols and maintaining patient safety.

Requirements

• Entry-level position with no specific prior experience required.
• Ability to stand and walk for long periods of time.
• Moderate physical exertion and stamina required for handling patients and equipment.
• Manual dexterity in the handling of patients and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Transport patients and/or patient-related items to their destinations.
• Lift and transfer patients to and from wheelchairs, gurneys, or beds.
• Complete all transport requests in accordance with established protocol.
• Verify correct patient identification by comparing information from notification of request to patient wristband.
• Alert nursing staff immediately to any signs of patient distress or equipment malfunction.
• Consult with nursing personnel before lifting and transferring patients and obtain assistance when necessary.
• Utilize wheelchairs, gurneys, and other approved rolling stock to carry out the transport of patients.
• Notify the Patient Transport Coordinator when assignments are initiated, completed, delayed, or cancelled, or of any needs and/or concerns.
• Collect and return wheelchairs and gurneys to the proper holding areas.
• Respond to emergency activities, such as code calls, disasters, etc., under departmental scope of service.
• Notify appropriate staff (e.g., nurse, clinician, technician, etc.) upon arrival and departure with patient.
• Disinfect transport equipment before and after use.
• Report equipment in need of repairs.
• Keep accurate transport records, as required.
• Participate in the orientation of other staff, as assigned.
• May be assigned as a Disaster Service Worker, as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Utilities
• Education Level: No Education Listed