Transporter - Patient Transport - PeaceHealth : Job Details

**Description**

**PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical Center in Bellingham, Washington** is seeking a **Transporter - Patient Transport** for a **Part Time, 0.50 FTE, Evening** position. The salary range for this job opening at PeaceHealth is **$18.12 - $27.16.** 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 will be scheduled Saturdays and Sundays, 11:30 AM to 10:00 PM. Includes holiday rotation.**

**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**

St. Joseph Medical Center:

+ BLS (Basic Life Support) from American Heart Association or American Red Cross required upon hire.

**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.

This position is represented by a collective bargaining agreement. There may be more than one opening on this posting.

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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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