Job Description
**Primary City/State:**
Sun City, Arizona
**Department Name:**
Patient Transport
**Work Shift:**
Day
**Job Category:**
Clinical Support
Great careers start with great training. The people of Banner Health are focused on delivering excellent care to our patients. In return, we are committed to excellence in personal development for all our team members. Apply today.
As a Patient Transporter, you will play a vital role in the safety of our patients by assisting nurses with moving/transporting patients throughout the facility with various equipment, including wheelchairs and stretchers. You will be joining our very energetic, engaged, and customer service focused team that we like to call family! Transporters are constantly on the move in this fast-paced environment, walking the equivalent of 10-12 miles per shift! You will have the opportunity to build relationships with the goal of making an impact on our patients at such an important time in their lives. Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification for Healthcare Providers is required (must meet AHA curriculum guidelines and skills session must be in-person). Banner accepts BLS certification obtained through the American Heart Association (AHA), American Safety and Health Institute (ASHI), and American Red Cross.
**Schedule will be from** **9am-930pm for** **2 12-hour shifts per week, self-scheduling and** **every third weekend required to be worked** **. Weekend shifts are eligible for a flat rate $1hr and nights shifts are eligible for an 18% differential. You will be placed in a Holiday Bucket as working holidays.**
Banner Boswell Medical Center has provided exceptional health care to the communities in the northwest area of metro-Phoenix for over five decades. Today, our 410-bed acute-care hospital is nationally recognized by U.S. News and World Report as one of Arizona's Best Hospitals. Banner Boswell offers a full range of acute care services, including cardiology, vascular, thoracic, oncology, orthopedics, neurology, general surgery, robotic surgery, rehabilitation, emergency, stroke, intensive care, pulmonary, urology, and inpatient wound management. We've earned the Society of Thoracic Surgeons highest quality award for CABG & aortic valve replacement and the Joint Commission's Advanced Certification as a Primary Stroke Center.
POSITION SUMMARY
This position transports patients and distributes requested items as needed throughout the facility in accordance with department/facility policies, procedures and protocols.
CORE FUNCTIONS
1. Transports patients safely and efficiently between various departments following appropriate transfer techniques and proper isolation/infection control procedures. Validates patients' identity based on established department protocol. Remains alert to patient condition and promptly communicates changes to clinical staff.
2. Assists with patient handling and lifting using appropriate patient safety equipment and appropriate safety procedures.
3. Provides distribution services of requested items between various departments as needed in accordance with established procedures that may include medications.
4. Responds to all job calls in a timely manner. May utilize computer system to track and update requests. Communicates status updates and location information as required in accordance with department protocols to help facilitate work flow.
5. Collects, cleans and disinfects patient care equipment and all other reusable items.
6. May perform supply restocking or assume clerical duties of assigned area as necessary.
7. May be required to operate golf cart to provide distribution services.
8. May be required to transport deceased persons to the facility morgue.
9. Facility based position. Responsible for the timely delivery of services with a strong focus on customer service. Customers are staff, physicians, patients, family members and visitors.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Certification for BLS is required.
Requires interpersonal skills to operate in a direct patient contact environment. Ability to interpret verbal and written information/instructions and effectively communicate with others. Must demonstrate basic knowledge of computer skills, organizational skills, problem solving skills, and ability to function with minimal direction in a fast paced environment. If required by facility, may be required to possess a valid driver's license and be eligible for coverage under the company's auto insurance policy.
Employees working at Banner Behavioral Health Hospital must possess an Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card at the time of hire and maintain the card for the duration of their employment. An Arizona Criminal History Affidavit must be signed upon hire.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
High school diploma/GED or equivalent working knowledge.
Six months previous healthcare or customer service experience preferred. Knowledge of medical terminology.
Additional related education and/or experience preferred.
**EEO Statement:**
EEO/Disabled/Veterans (
Our organization supports a drug-free work environment.
**Privacy Policy:**
Privacy Policy (
EOE/Female/Minority/Disability/Veterans
Banner Health supports a drug-free work environment.
Banner Health complies with applicable federal and state laws and does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, or disability
Job Tags
Price work, Shift work, Night shift, Weekend work,
Similar Jobs
Innovative Care
Innovative Care is currently hiring receptionists to work at our Primary Care and Urgent Care Offices. We have full-time and part-time opportunities... ...and Saturday Sunday 9am 5pm. Must have availability two weekends per month.Salary: $15.00 $19.00 per hour based on...
ibrain technologies, inc
...Salesforce Administrator/Developer Atlanta, GA Remote 12 Months The resource will be responsible in developing customization, automation, and user experience enhancements, while also collaborating with stakeholders to define requirements and ensure smooth system...
Delaware North
**The opportunity**Delaware North Sportservice is hiring seasonal Cooks to join our team at Petco Park in San Diego, California. As a Cook, you will be a visible leader in a kitchen that nurtures your culinary talents and celebrates your creativity. You will review menus...
Family Services Inc.
...Seeking an experienced Medical Office Manager to join our Behavioral Health Network. The Office Manager will oversee day-to-day operations at the Poughkeepsie Center supporting our staff and clients right to thrive through supervision of front desk operations and interaction...
Chengdu Whartonn School
Be in charge of teaching IGCSE and A-level BIOLOGY; Create the teaching plan for next week and the teaching work summary for last week in a weekly basis;23 teaching periods per week, 50min for each;Be an academic tutor to the assigned group of studentsInvolve in the...