Transporter FT Evenings

HonorHealth•Phoenix, AZ

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Transporter moves patients and materials throughout hospital areas while meeting individual average transport-time guidelines set by network leadership and campus needs. The role maintains transport equipment and supplies, follows applicable regulations and safety and patient-care protocols, and meets customer-service and quality standards in communications with patients, staff, and the public. Transporters move patients by wheelchair, stretcher, bed, or chair, as well as handle non-patient moves to and from designated areas or departments. They use proper body mechanics, take steps to ensure patient safety during transfers, document transports accurately, and provide complete handoffs to clinical staff. The role also involves communicating with patients and care-team members, using company-issued mobile devices and electronic medical record systems, and potentially performing dispatch duties. Transporters maintain and sanitize wheelchairs and stretchers, report malfunctions promptly, and remove faulty equipment from service. They must follow HonorHealth Standards of Conduct, demonstrate ICARE values, and comply with PPE and patient-handling guidelines.

Requirements

High school coursework is required; a high school diploma or GED is preferred.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or training is required upon hire.
Six months of healthcare and customer-service work experience is preferred.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Transport patients by wheelchair, stretcher, bed, or chair, and move non-patient materials to and from designated areas or departments.
Meet individual average transport-time guidelines set by network leadership and campus needs.
Follow safety protocols when transporting patients and materials, use proper body mechanics, and ensure patient safety during transfers between surfaces or devices.
Operate company-issued mobile devices; duties may include dispatch work.
Maintain accurate documentation and complete accurate handoffs with clinical staff.
Communicate appropriately with patients and other care-team members; introduce themselves, verify patient identity, and explain the patient's destination.
Follow HonorHealth Standards of Conduct and demonstrate ICARE values.
Comply with PPE guidelines and proper patient-handling practices.
Maintain and sanitize wheelchairs and stretchers according to established protocols; immediately report equipment malfunctions and remove affected equipment from service.
Use electronic medical record systems consistently to support safe and efficient patient transport.
Maintain transport equipment and supplies.