Transporter

Primary City/State:

Loveland, Colorado

Department Name:

Patient Transport

Work Shift:

Evening

Job Category:

Clinical Support

Primary Location Salary Range:

$15.30 - $22.95 / hour, based on education & experience

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As a Patient Transporter, you will play a vital role in the safety of our patients by assisting nurses with moving/transporting patients throughout the facility with various equipment, including wheelchairs and stretchers. You will be joining our very energetic, engaged, and customer service focused team that we like to call family!

Transporters are constantly on the move in this fast-paced environment, walking the equivalent of 7-10 miles per shift! You will have the opportunity to build relationships with the goal of making an impact on our patients at such an important time in their lives.

Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification for Healthcare Providers is required (must meet AHA curriculum guidelines and skills session must be in-person).

Current Shift Available:

Full-Time Shift: 2:30pm-11:00pm with the flexibility to cover other shifts as needed. Rotating holidays required.

Enjoy a flat rate $1.50/hr weekend shift differential and a $5.00/hr-night shift differential (must meet hour/shift requirements to be eligible for differentials).

Banner McKee Medical Center is a 132-bed, acute-care hospital in Loveland, Colo., a vibrant arts community located 40 minutes from Rocky Mountain National Park. Our hospital offers an array of inpatient and outpatient services including medical, obstetrical, pediatric, orthopedic, surgical, heart, cancer, and critical care.

The Banner McKee Cancer Center and Banner McKee Breast Center are among Northern Colorado's leading cancer diagnosis and treatment facilities. Banner McKee is also a Level III trauma center. We are the only hospital in the Rocky Mountain region to be designated an Epicenter for robotic-assisted gynecological surgery by Intuitive Surgical, the manufacturer of the daVinci surgical robot.

Our physicians, nurses and other health care professionals can train on state-of-the-art computerized patient simulation mannequins in our simulation center. Banner McKee is accredited by The Joint Commission.

POSITION SUMMARY

This position transports patients and distributes requested items as needed throughout the facility in accordance with department/facility policies, procedures and protocols.

CORE FUNCTIONS

1.Transports patients safely and efficiently between various departments following appropriate transfer techniques and proper isolation/infection control procedures. Validates patients' identity based on established department protocol. Remains alert to patient condition and promptly communicates changes to clinical staff.

2.Assists with patient handling and lifting using appropriate patient safety equipment and appropriate safety procedures.

3.Provides distribution services of requested items between various departments as needed in accordance with established procedures that may include medications.

4.Responds to all job calls in a timely manner. May utilize computer system to track and update requests. Communicates status updates and location information as required in accordance with department protocols to help facilitate work flow.

5.Collects, cleans and disinfects patient care equipment and all other reusable items.

6.May perform supply restocking or assume clerical duties of assigned area as necessary.

7.May be required to operate golf cart to provide distribution services.

8.May be required to transport deceased persons to the facility morgue.

9.Facility based position. Responsible for the timely delivery of services with a strong focus on customer service. Customers are staff, physicians, patients, family members and visitors.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Certification for BLS is required.

Requires interpersonal skills to operate in a direct patient contact environment. Ability to interpret verbal and written information/instructions and effectively communicate with others.

Must demonstrate basic knowledge of computer skills, organizational skills, problem solving skills, and ability to function with minimal direction in a fast paced environment. If required by facility, may be required to possess a valid driver's license and be eligible for coverage under the company's auto insurance policy.

Employees working at Banner Behavioral Health Hospital must possess an Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card at the time of hire and maintain the card for the duration of their employment.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

High school diploma/GED or equivalent working knowledge.

Six months previous healthcare or customer service experience preferred. Knowledge of medical terminology.

Additional related education and/or experience preferred.

Anticipated Closing Window (actual close date may be sooner):

2024-08-28

EOE/Female/Minority/Disability/Veterans

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