Transporter Patient Transport
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**Overview**Founded in 1955 Dignity Health - Northridge Hospital Medical Center is a 394-bed acute care nonprofit community hospital located in Northridge California. The hospital offers a full complement of award winning services including the Leavey Cancer Center a cardiovascular center stroke center the Center for Assault Treatment Services a pediatric medical center and the only pediatric trauma center in the San Fernando Valley. As a leading provider of compassionate high-quality and affordable patient-centered care we share a rich legacy with Dignity Health one of the nation's five largest health care systems. We are part of a 21-state network of nearly 9000 physicians 62000 employees and more than 400 care centers. Visit dignityhealth.org/northridgehospital for more information.TransporterPatient Transportation Dept.Northridge Hospital Medical CenterThe Patient Transporter performs tasks that are directly involved with the transportation of patients and specimens within the hospital and/or dispatching of transporters for patients to and from all departments as needed in order to provide timely and consistent delivery. Assists nursing with the lifting/moving of patients when necessary to ensure a smooth transport process for the customers. Transports patients in gurneys or wheelchairs in a safe and courteous manner.**Responsibilities**+ Transports patients as requested by transport dispatcher or supervisor/lead according to priority.+ Acts as transport dispatcher when assigned, communicating instructions to other transporters.+ Demonstrates responsibility for patient safety while in transit.+ Observes standard precautions and uses the appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for task.+ Maintains accurate records of all patients, specimens and medications being transported.+ Maintains cleanliness of wheelchairs and gurneys.+ Consistently uses safety equipment to protect self and others.+ Consistently utilizes proper body mechanics and patient handling techniques.+ Arranges, moves and/or transports furniture, beds, boxes, offices, equipment, supplies, etc., as requested by transport dispatcher or supervisor, according to priority.+ Documents and reports items needing repair and hazardous conditions requiring correction.+ Transports patients per departmental procedures (ensuring patients are transported as comfortably, courteously, quickly and safely as possible).+ Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.**Qualifications**+ High School diploma required.+ Minimum six months recent work experience in a medical office hospital/ acute care environment required.+ Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) required+ Fire Safety Card within 90 days of hire.This position is represented by SEIU-UHW and covered by the terms and conditions of the applicable collective bargaining agreement**Pay Range**$23.00 - $24.23 /hourWe are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.