Patient Transporter - County of Santa Clara CA : Job Details

Salary : $58,040.32 - $69,954.56 Annually Location : Throughout the County of Santa Clara, CA Job Type: Full-Time/Part-Time Job Number: 25-S9T-A Department: Santa Clara Valley Health Care - Valley Medical Center Opening Date: 01/21/2025 Closing Date: 2/21/2025 11:59 PM Pacific Bargaining Unit: 01 Description Under supervision, to safely transport patients and necessary equipment to and from medical procedures, nursing units, or other services using a variety of transportation resources, including wheelchairs, carts, and beds. Current vacancies are located at Valley Medical Center, O'Connor Hospital, and Regional Medical Center for various shifts. However, the eligible list will be used for future vacancies, as they occur, as well as for Extra-Help (Temporary) assignments. Please Note: Applicants who meet the employment standards will be invited to take the online examination tentatively scheduled for 03/10/25 through 03/14/2025. The Power of WE: Together, we can make a greater impact. Bringing better care and expanding healthcare services across the community. Santa Clara Valley Healthcare (SCVH) is the second largest public health care system in California and includes three acute care hospitals, 14 clinics and 60+ specialty and sub-specialty services. Our mission is to provide high-quality, accessible healthcare and excellent service to everyone in Santa Clara County. Santa Clara Valley Medical Center - SCVMC is a full-service tertiary acute care teaching hospital with 699 licensed beds providing a wide range of specialized services, including Rehabilitation, Burn, Trauma, and NICU. SCVMC was ranked by U.S. News and World Report as #6 Rehabilitation Hospital in the nation and #1 in the West and designated as a 2024 High Performing hospital for Maternity Care, Heart Failure, Stroke, Hip Fracture, and Pneumonia. O'Connor Hospital - O'Connor Hospital (OCH) is a 358 licensed bed acute care facility offering a full range of inpatient and outpatient medical, surgical and specialty programs to residents of Santa Clara County. It was founded in 1889 as one of the first hospitals in the county. OCH has grown significantly over the past five years in both its inpatient volume and its Emergency Department visits. Along with these volume increases other ancillary and clinical departments like imaging, lab, pharmacy, and respiratory have seen growth as well. St. Louise Regional Hospital - Since 1989, St. Louise Regional Hospital (SLRH) has been caring for the residents in Santa Clara and San Benito Counties, offering a wide range of inpatient and outpatient medical specialties. SLRH has 93 beds, is a Designated Primary Stroke Center, and is the only acute care hospital in the area. Located in Gilroy, SLRH maintains a CALSTAR 2 emergency helicopter base on the premises. Learn more about Santa Clara Valley Healthcare: and follow us on: LinkedIn | www.linkedin.com/company/county-of-santa-clara/Facebook | www.facebook.com/sccjobInstagram | www.instagram.com/sccjobs/Newsletter Subscription | Sign UpTypical Tasks The following are the duties performed by employees in this classification. However, employees may perform other related duties at an equivalent level. Each individual in the classification does not necessarily perform all duties listed.

• Transports patients and/or patient-related items to their destinations;
• Lifts and transfers patients to and from wheelchairs, gurneys, or beds;
• Completes all transport requests in accordance with established protocol;
• Verifies correct patient identification by comparing information from notification of request to patient wristband;
• Alerts nursing staff immediately to any signs of patient distress or equipment malfunction;
• Consults with nursing personnel before lifting and transferring patients and obtains assistance when necessary;
• Utilizes wheelchairs, gurneys, and other approved rolling stock to carry out the transport of patients;
• Notifies the Patient Transport Coordinator when assignments are initiated, completed, delayed, or cancelled, or of any needs and/or concerns;
• Collects and returns wheelchairs and gurneys to the proper holding areas;
• Responds to emergency activities, such as code calls, disasters, etc., under departmental scope of service;
• Notifies appropriate staff (e.g., nurse, clinician, technician, etc.) upon arrival and departure with patient;
• Disinfects transport equipment before and after use;
• Reports equipment in need of repairs;
• Keeps accurate transport records, as required;
• Participates in the orientation of other staff, as assigned;
• May be assigned as a Disaster Service Worker, as required;
• Performs related duties as required.

Employment Standards Sufficient education, training, and experience to demonstrate the possession and direct application of the following knowledge and abilities: Training and Experience Note: The required knowledge and abilities are attained through training and experience equivalent to high school graduation. and One (1) year of hospital transport work experience OR Possession of an active Certified Nursing Assistant or Emergency Medical Technician certificate. Knowledge of:

• Customer service principles and interpersonal skills;
• Basic understanding of proper body mechanics;
• Basic transportation equipment relating to patient care;
• Basic communication skills;
• Recordkeeping practices.

Ability to:

• Adhere to standards, policies, and procedures of the hospital and follow safety guidelines for self, patient, visitors, and other employees, including Federal, State, TJC (The Joint Commission), OSHA, and CDC, and Universal Precautions and hazardous materials guidelines;
• Learn infection control practices and perform the approved methods of cleaning and caring for equipment;
• Learn proper body mechanics when lifting and transporting patients;
• Understand and follow written and oral instructions;
• Communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing;
• Utilize self-dispatching system, when required;
• Maintain simple records;
• Promote positive and effective customer relations with patients and their family members, visitors, and staff;
• Understand and apply basic concepts of patient confidentiality, privacy, security, and the appropriate release of patient information;
• Problem-solve and recognize problems requiring referral to others;
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Physical Requirements

• Stand and walk for long periods of time and exercise a moderate amount of physical exertion, stamina, and manual dexterity in the handling of patients and equipment;
• Assist, support, lift, and transfer patients and/or heavy objects in a safe manner.

The County offers comprehensive first-class medical, dental, and vision benefits plans for County employees and their dependents, including plans with no deductibles, no co-pays, no co-insurance, and no prescription drug co-pays. Learn more The County also offers generous paid time off with significant vacation, sick time, and 13 paid County holidays annually! Details are included in the with the bargaining unit applicable to the job classification. In addition to the amazing perks above, the County also offers the additional benefits below. Retirement Benefits The County offers robust retirement plans including a (similar to the private sector's 401(k) plan) and the In addition to lifetime retirement income available through the CalPERS pension plan, the 457(b) Deferred Compensation plan provides a great way to save for retirement and supplement the defined benefit pension available to employees. These plans help our employees build a plan for their future and contribute to their family's long-term financial well-being. Health Flexible Spending Account The empowers employees to manage healthcare expenses efficiently with tax-free contributions (up to $3,200 for the 2024 calendar year). Secure tax-free solutions for your healthcare expenses and enjoy the flexibility to manage your healthcare finances effectively with the HFSA. Dependent Care Assistance Program (DCAP) The enables employees to utilize tax-free funds for dependent care services, facilitating a convenient and cost-effective approach for managing your dependent care expenses. The County also offers the , an employer-funded DCAP, for employees with annual income under $120,000. Life and AD&D The County offers life and disability benefits including , Insurance, These benefits ensure financial security and income support when you and your family need it most. Employee Assistance Program (EAP) The County prioritizes employee mental health and well-being and offers a top-tier through Concern providing confidential counseling sessions covering stress, anxiety, relationships, grief, as well as financial/legal services, personal coaching, child and elder care referrals, and comprehensive crisis support. Employee Wellness The offers free wellness programing, fitness classes and resources; including Elevate My Wellness an all-in-one platform designed to elevate your well-being journey. Education Reimbursement A generous program is available, including Education Reimbursement for employees seeking additional training and professional development. NOTE: Benefit and Retirement information may vary from bargaining unit to bargaining unit. Due to changes in State Law, current pension provisions described in the union contracts are not automatically applied. Specific pension benefits for new hires who start on or after January 1, 2013 may be different than indicated in the union contracts. Click here to access all Memoranda of Understanding and most recent Summary of Changes. 01 Please answer the following questions. Completion of the following supplemental questions is REQUIRED for your application and is an integral part of the evaluation process. Initially, it will be used to determine minimum qualifications. For those applicants meeting the employment standards, this information will be critical in the subsequent competitive assessment to identify those candidates to be invited to continue in the examination process. Your responses to the questions may also be reviewed and scored in a Competitive Rating evaluation process based on pre-determined rating criteria. Your answers should be as complete as possible, as no additional information will be accepted from applicants once the Competitive Rating evaluation has begun. Please include the name of employer, job title, dates of employment and number of hours worked per week for questions asking about your experience. A response of see resume or see application will deem your application incomplete. Vague, incomplete or non-responsive answers could result in no or low scores in a competitive rating process. Do you understand this requirement?

• Yes
• No

02 What is the highest level of education you have completed?

• None
• High School or GED equivalent
• College (1 to 29 semester units / 1 to 44 quarter units)
• College (30 to 59 semester units / 45 to 89 quarter units)
• College (60 to 89 semester units / 90 to 134 quarter units)
• College (90 to 119 semester units / 135 to 179 quarter units)
• College (120 or more semester units / 180 or more quarter units)
• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree
• Doctoral Degree

03 Do you have at least one (1) year of hospital transport experience?

• Yes
• No

04 Select the amount of hospital transport experience you possess.

• None
• Less than one year
• One to less than two years
• Two to less than three years
• Three to less than four years
• Four to less than five years
• Five years or more

05 Describe your patient transport experience that involved the safe movement to nursing units and other services. Include in your response the type of transportation resources used such as wheelchairs, carts, and beds. If no experience, state N/A. 06 Do you have a current Certified Nursing Assistant certificate?

• Yes
• No

07 If you have a current Certified Nursing Assistant certification, please indicate the certificate number and the expiration date. If you do not have a current CNA certification, state N/A. 08 Do you have a current Emergency Medical Technician certification?

• Yes
• No

09 If you have a current Emergency Medical Technician certification, please indicate the certificate number and the expiration date. If you do not have a current EMT certification, state N/A. 10 Select all shifts you are willing to work

• Day
• Evening
• Night

11 Please complete this survey carefully. Your responses will determine whether or not you will be referred for a specific position (i.e., geographical location). Please select the location(s) in which you would be willing to work.

• Santa Clara Valley Medical Center
• O'Connor Hospital
• St. Louise Regional Hospital
• Regional Medical Center

12 How did you find out about this job?

• Contacted by County Recruiter
• Virtual Job Fair
• In Person Job Fair
• In-Person Networking Professional Event
• Virtual Networking Event
• Community Event
• Glassdoor
• Governmentjobs.com
• Professional Association
• Search Engine (Google, Bing, online search, etc.)
• Hospital Website: SCVMC, O'Connor Hospital, St. Louise Regional Hospital Website
• Contacted by a Recruitment Firm
• Handshake
• Student Career Center
• County Text Message
• County Career Newsletter
• Other (Specify in the next question)
• County Employee Referral
• County of Santa Clara Career Website
• County of Santa Clara Job Interests Email Notification
• Facebook
• Instagram
• LinkedIn
• Indeed

13 If you selected an event/fair or other in the question above, please specify. If not, type N/A. Required Question