Patient Transporter
MultiCare Health System
Tacoma, WA
JOB DETAILS
JOB TYPE
Full-time, Employee
SKILLS
Basic Life Support (BLS), Cleaning Equipment, Establish Priorities, Healthcare, High School Diploma, Hospital, Market Share, Nursing, Patient Care, Problem Solving Skills, Stewardship, Time Management, Training Program
LOCATION
Tacoma, WA
POSTED
30+ days ago
At MultiCare, we strive to offer a true sense of belonging for all our employees. Across our health care network, you will find a dynamic range of meaningful careers, opportunities for growth, safe workplaces, and flexible schedules. We are connected by our mission - partnering and healing for a healthy future - and dedicated to the health and well-being of the communities we serve.
FTE: 0.8, Shift: Evening, Schedule: Variable
Position Summary
The Patient Transporter is an incredible opportunity for those looking to expand their role in health care and service to others. This dynamic position provides professional and exceptional care through safe and timely transport of patients, supplies, oxygen, beds and equipment throughout the MultiCare facility.
As a Transporter at MultiCare, you will collaborate with the entire nursing staff, hone your decision-making capacities, and enjoy daily variety and problem-solving opportunities.
Responsibilities
You will provide safe and timely transport of patients, beds, oxygen, supplies, and equipment throughout the facility
Assist clinical personnel in transferring patients to and/or from beds or chairs to and/or from wheelchair or stretcher
You will respond to STAR codes by transporting patient lift equipment and assisting nursing staff, as needed
You will provide assistance to units by cleaning equipment and stocking supplies
Partner with a service-oriented attitude, professional integrity, and solid decision-making capacities
You will effectively prioritize and apply organization and flexibility to your work duties
Requirements
High school graduate or equivalent preferred
Current BLS Certification
Successful completion of in-house training program on patient lift and mobility within 6 months of placement in job
One (1) year of previous transport or related healthcare experience preferred
May require certifications based on hospital needs
Our Values
As a MultiCare employee, we'll rely on you to reflect our core values of Respect, Integrity, Stewardship, Excellence, Collaboration, Kindness and Joy. Our values serve as our guiding principles and impact every aspect of our organization, including how we provide patient care and what we expect from each other.
Why MultiCare?
Belonging: We work to create a true sense of belonging for all our employees
Mission-driven: We are dedicated to our mission of partnering for healing and a healthy future and the patients and communities we serve
Market leadership: Washington state's largest community-based, locally governed health system
Employee-centric: Named Forbes "America's Best Employers by State" for several years running
Technology: "Most Wired" health care system 15 years in a row
Leading research: MultiCare Institute for Research & Innovation, 40 years of ground-breaking, clinical and health services research in our communities
Lifestyle: Live and work in the Pacific Northwest - offering breathtaking water, mountains and forest at every turn
Pay and Benefit Expectations
We provide a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive salary, medical, dental and retirement benefits and paid time off. As required by various pay transparency laws, we share a competitive range of compensation for candidates hired into each position. The pay scale is $19.67 - $29.92 USD. However, pay is influenced by factors specific to applicants, including but not limited to: skill set, level of experience, and certification(s) and/or education. If this position is associated with a union contract, pay will be reflective of the appropriate step on the pay scale to which the applicant's years of experience align.
Associated benefit information can be viewed here.
MultiCare is an equal opportunity employer. Hiring decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status. EOE/AA/M/F/D/V
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