Patient Equipment Transporter

Patient Equipment Transporter

Job Code: 24044

Position Summary

Responsible for safely transporting patients and equipment throughout all service areas of the hospital. Delivers, picks up, organizes, stores, cleans and maintains equipment used in patient transport and patient care. Provides excellent customer service to patients, families, visitors and staff.

Responsibilities

• Physically transfers patients from bed to gurney or bed to wheel chair utilizing proper lift assist techniques and equipment

• Assists in the bed management process

• Assists security department by managing the black box process

• Communicates with clinical staff, patients and co-workers

• Maintains and stocks portable oxygen

• Manages rental equipment

• Assists infection prevention to maintain a safe environment at all times

• Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within the field

• Regular and predictable attendance is an essential job function

• Competent to meet age specific needs of the unit assigned

Requirements and Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred

• Experience related to the duties and responsibilities specified, preferred

• BLS required

• MOAB Certification during General Orientation

Working Conditions

• Must be able to lift and move up to 50 lbs.

• Must be able to push, pull, or transport heavy equipment

• Must be able to move or traverse with/without accommodation

• Must be able to reach arms above or below shoulder height

• Must be able to maintain a standing position

• Exposure to needles, blood and body fluids, etc.

• Typical equipment used in a facilities job

• Exposure to hazardous chemicals, acids, cleaning solution, disinfectants, soaps, etc

About Kootenai Health

Kootenai Health is a highly esteemed healthcare organization serving patients throughout northern Idaho and the Inland Northwest. We have been recognized with many accolades and distinctions, including being a Gallup Great Workplace, No. 1 Best Place to Work in Large Healthcare Organizations, and Magnet Status for Nursing Excellence. We pride ourselves on our outstanding reputation as an employer and a healthcare provider.

As your next employer, we are excited to offer you:

• 100% employer-paid health insurance premiums for full-time employees. Part-time employees pay only a small portion a month for medical, dental, and vision coverage. Benefits start 1st of the month following 30 days of employment

• Kootenai Health's tuition assistance program is available after 90 days. If you want to further your education, we'll help you pay for it

• Kootenai Health sponsors retirement plans for employees that enable you to save money on a pre-tax and Roth after tax basis for your retirement. Kootenai Health will match your contributions based on years of service ranging from 3-6 percent.

• Competitive salaries with night, weekend, and PRN shift differentials

• An award-winning and incentive-driven wellness program. Including a MyHealth corporate team, onsite financial seminars, and coaching

• Employees receive discounts at The Wellness Bar, PEAK Fitness, various cell phone carriers, and more

• Robust and interactive employee referral program

• And much more

Kootenai Health provides exceptional support for extraordinary careers. If you want to work on a high-quality, person-centered healthcare team, we can't wait to meet you!

Apply today! Please reach out to HR Front Desk at 208-625-4620 or email careers@kh.org with any questions.

Kootenai Health complies with applicable federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or sex. Kootenai Health does not exclude people or treat them differently because of race, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or sex.