Transporter- Part Time/Varied 8 hr. Shifts

KPC GLOBAL MEDICAL CENTERS • Hemet, CA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Under supervision, the Transporter moves patients and materials to various destinations within medical facilities. The role may also provide patient and family education, as appropriate, about transfer techniques to use in the post-hospital setting, and performs other work as required.

The position requires knowledge of medical terminology and facility policies and procedures, including quality assurance, safety, environmental, and infection control practices. The Transporter must be able to learn patient-care principles and facility routines, handle patients safely and sympathetically, follow directions, and work effectively with patients, the public, and fellow employees. The role also requires maintaining age-specific competency for the physical, psychosocial, and cultural needs of patients served on the assigned unit.

Requirements

• Current BLS certification is required.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English.
• Ability to learn principles, methods, and procedures of proper patient care and medical facility routines and techniques.
• Ability to perform patient care in an understanding and sympathetic manner.
• Ability to follow oral and written directions.
• Ability to apply proper body mechanics when lifting and moving at least 100 pounds.
• Ability to handle patients in a manner that will not aggravate their condition.
• Ability to use good judgment when acting independently of supervisory guidance.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the public and fellow employees.
• Ability to work effectively under stress and in emergency situations.

Nice To Haves

• Completion of a recognized training program in basic patient care preferred.
• Six months of experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Transport patients and materials to various destinations inside medical facilities.
• Provide patient and family education regarding transfer techniques for the post-hospital setting, as appropriate.
• Perform other work as required.
• Maintain, demonstrate, and be assessed on the knowledge and skills necessary to address the physical, psychosocial, and cultural needs appropriate to the ages of patients served on the assigned unit.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed