Transporter

About the role

As our Transporter, you will provide essential assistance and transportation for patients and related items across our campus, ensuring a highly customer-sensitive and seamless experience. You will demonstrate a strong commitment to patient safety and exceptional customer service for all individuals within our facility.

Responsibilities

• Promptly and safely transport inpatients and outpatients to and from various hospital areas using designated methods (stretcher, wheelchair, bed, etc.) and support equipment such as oxygen, monitors, and infusion pumps.
• Confirm patient identification using two identifiers (name and date of birth) matching the transport request; have the patient state this information verbally or confirm with a nurse if the patient has altered mental status.
• Greet patients, introduce yourself, and inform them of their destination and purpose of transport.
• Maintain patient privacy and comfort at all times, ensuring proper attire or use of sheets/blankets.
• Wash or sanitize hands prior to handling patients or anything in the patient's room.
• Collaborate with nursing personnel to determine the level of assistance required, ensuring the patient is ready for transport and coordinating the discontinuation/reinstatement of therapies.
• Notify nursing staff prior to transport and upon returning the patient; sign patients in and out of the Patient Transport Log Book at each nurses' station.
• Make conscious observations of patient condition during transport and report any issues to appropriate personnel.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area; report any malfunctioning equipment.
• Treat patients with courtesy, respect, and consideration at all times.
• Follow daily transport assignments from the Central Transport Dispatcher, including add-on requests throughout the shift.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Good knowledge of body mechanics.
• Successful completion of on-the-job training program or applicable experience demonstrating competence.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (AHA BLS) certification.

Where You'll Work

At Dignity Health – Yavapai Regional Medical Center (DH-YRMC), part of CommonSpirit Health, you'll join a not-for-profit integrated healthcare provider where your values align with our mission. YRMC offers rewarding career opportunities across a comprehensive network, including:

• Two state-of-the-art acute care hospitals.
• A robust network of primary and specialty care clinics.
• Modern outpatient health and wellness services.
• Acclaimed cardiac diagnostic centers.
• Advanced outpatient medical imaging facilities.

The Prescott area provides an inspiring community with a blend of historic charm and modern amenities, four distinct seasons, and nearly year-round sunshine. YRMC fosters a strong sense of family and belonging among team members, offering a relaxed lifestyle that balances professional growth and personal well-being.

Pay

$18.00 - $21.71 per hour.