**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 (http://dignityhealth.org/northridgehospital) dignityhealth.org/northridgehospital for more information.
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Transporter Nursing Float
Patient Transport Position
Northridge Hospital Medical Center
The Patient Transporter performs tasks that are directly involved with the transportation of patients and specimens within the hospital and/or dispatching of transporters for patients to and from all departments as needed in order to provide timely and consistent delivery. Assists nursing with the lifting/moving of patients when necessary to ensure a smooth transport process for the customers. Transports patients in gurneys or wheelchairs in a safe and courteous manner.
**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.
**Pay Range**
$23.00 - $24.23 /hour
We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.