Location: all cities,WA, USA
**Description**
**PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center in Vancouver, Washington** is seeking a **Transporter - Patient Transport** for a **Per Diem/Relief, 0.00 FTE, Variable** position. The salary range for this job opening at PeaceHealth is $18.98- $28.51. The hiring rate is dependent upon several factors, including but not limited to education, training, work experience, terms of any applicable collective bargaining agreement, seniority, etc.
**This position is represented by a collective bargaining agreement. There may be more than one opening on this posting.**
**Job Summary**
This position is responsible for the safe and timely transportation of patients, supplies, specimens and equipment through the facility.
**Essential Functions**
+ Transport patients by schedule and on request utilizing escort or wheeled transport equipment.
+ Transport materials such as supplies, specimens, records, linen, trash, confidential documents and equipment.
+ May be responsible for conference room set-up including equipment and patient care equipment transfers.
+ May clean wheeled transport equipment as needed.
+ Performs other duties as assigned.
**Qualifications**
**Education**
+ High School Diploma, or equivalent, preferred
**Experience**
+ Entry level position. Prior patient care experience preferred
+ Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to apply age specific principles of growth and development and life stages to meet each patient's needs required
**Skills**
+ Good customer service skills. (Required)
+ Good interpersonal skills. (Required)
+ Basic computer skills. (Required)
**Department / Location Specific Notes**
Southwest Medical Center:
+ BLS required upon hire
+ May be required to function as coordinator to facilitate patient transports.
**Working Conditions**
Lifting
+ Patient handling no greater than 35 lbs. without the use of assistive equipment and/or devices (NIOSH).
+ Ability to move around area with occasional sitting.
+ Fine motor skills to be able to grasp and control medical equipment (i.e. stretchers, wheelchairs, etc.).
+ Frequent reaching/ grasping.
+ Occasional bending/ stooping.
+ Push/Pull: Frequently up to 25 lbs. force. Occasional up to 50 lbs. force.
Environmental Conditions
+ Exposure to biohazard, body fluids and airborne particles.
+ Exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals.
+ Time spent on site in medical/hospital setting.
Mental/Visual
+ Vision and hearing required within normal limits (glasses, contacts, hearing aids permitted).
+ Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information.
PeaceHealth is committed to the overall wellbeing of our caregivers. The benefits included in positions less than 0.5 FTE are 403b retirement plan for caregiver contributions; wellness benefits, discount program, and expanded EAP and mental health program.
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For full consideration of your skills and abilities, please attach a current resume with your application. EEO Affirmative Action Employer/Vets/Disabled in accordance with applicable local, state, or federal laws.
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