Transporter FT Days

HonorHealth•Scottsdale, AZ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Transporter moves patients and materials throughout hospital areas and is accountable for maintaining individual average transport times in accordance with network leadership guidelines and campus needs. The role maintains transport equipment and supplies, follows regulations and safety and patient-care protocols, and meets customer-service and quality standards when communicating with patients, staff, and the public. The position transports patients by wheelchair, stretcher, bed, or chair, as well as non-patient items, to and from designated areas or departments. Transporters ensure patient safety during transfers, use proper body mechanics, maintain accurate documentation, and provide accurate handoffs to clinical staff. They introduce themselves, verify patient identity, explain the destination, and communicate appropriately with patients and the care team. They use company-issued mobile devices and electronic medical record systems, and may perform dispatch duties. Equipment must be maintained and sanitized according to protocols; malfunctions must be reported immediately and affected equipment removed from service.

Requirements

High school coursework required.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required upon hire.
Six months of healthcare and customer-service work experience preferred.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED preferred.
Six months of healthcare and customer-service work experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Transport patients by wheelchair, stretcher, bed, or chair, and move non-patient items to and from designated areas or departments.
Follow safety protocols while transporting patients and materials and use proper body mechanics.
Ensure patient safety when transferring patients between surfaces or devices.
Use company-issued mobile devices; the role may include dispatch duties.
Maintain accurate documentation and complete accurate handoffs with clinical staff.
Communicate appropriately with patients and other care-team members; introduce oneself, verify patient identity, and inform patients of their destination.
Follow HonorHealth Standards of Conduct and demonstrate ICARE values.
Follow PPE guidelines and proper patient-handling practices.
Maintain wheelchairs and stretchers, sanitize equipment according to protocols, and promptly report malfunctions and remove affected equipment from service.
Use electronic medical record systems consistently for safe and efficient patient transport.
Maintain individual average transport times within network leadership guidelines and campus needs.