Relief Patient Transporter (multiple openings & shifts)

Stanford Health Care•Palo Alto, CA

52d•$34 - $38•Onsite

About The Position

This role assists the hospital in provision of care by performing transporting duties in the following areas: Inpatient Nursing Units, Emergency Department, Outpatient Clinics, Admitting and other departments as directed. The Transporter recognizes and addresses age-appropriate needs when caring for patients. This role performs equipment cleaning functions as assigned.

Requirements

Ability and willingness to follow instructions, and to accept and use constructive criticism
Ability to be flexible in assignment and able to work different shifts if required
Ability to demonstrate customer service skills in interactions with all patients, families and staff, including high volume and stressful situations
Ability to maintain professional behavior and appearance
Ability to maneuver beds, wheelchairs, stretchers, and other equipment as needed
Ability to problem-solve tasking effectively using appropriate resources while maintaining workflow productivity
Ability to provide appropriate care based on the needs of the individual patients taking into consideration age, developmental stage, culture, and developmental issues
Ability to provide care as needed and as described in department policies and procedures
Ability to speak, read, write, and understand English effectively at a level appropriate for the job
Knowledge of facility layout, clinic locations and room numbering system for efficient transport
Knowledge of hospital and safety code measures during the transport of patients
Physical requirements as needed to perform the job functions

Responsibilities

Adheres to the standards, policies and procedures of the Hospital, following safety guidelines for self, patients, visitors and other employees
Communicates effectively in a clear, concise manner
Meets work agreements and responsibilities
Responds to paging from the Transport Tracking or other designated system executes system tasking from the in accordance with prescribed procedures to ensure the efficient, safe and timely delivery of patients throughout the facility
Transports patients safely in a manner that complies with established Hospital guidelines
Performs equipment cleaning functions as assigned.