Job Description

**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. + Participates in educational programs and in-service meetings on a consistent basis. + 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. + Answers telephones and p agers in a cheerful and courteous manner. + 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 or equivalency required. + Minimum six months recent work experience in a medical office hospital/ acute care environment required. + AHA BLS certification 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. **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 here ( dignityhealth.org/northridgehospital for more information. One Community. One Mission. One California ( **Pay Range** $23.00 - $24.23 /hour We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

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