Job Location : Vancouver,WA, USA
**Description**
**PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center in Vancouver, Washington** is seeking a **Transporter - Patient Transport** for a **Full Time, 0.90 FTE, Day** 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.
**Schedule: Fridays through Sundays, 7:00 AM to 7:30 PM.**
**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.
+ Required: Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to apply age specific principles of growth and development and life stages to meet each patient's needs
**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: physical, emotional, financial, social, and spiritual. We offer caregivers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package. Some of the many benefits included in this package are full medical/dental/vision coverage; 403b retirement plan employer base and matching contributions; paid time off; employer-paid life and disability insurance with additional buyup coverage options; tuition and continuing education reimbursement; wellness benefits, 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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