Patient Transporter - Part Time 8 Hours Evening ShiftApply (https://usc.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/ExternalUSCCareers/job/ARH-Arcadia-Hospital/Patient-Transporter---Part-Time-8-Hours-Evening-Shift\_REQ20159399-1/apply) At USC Arcadia Hospital every team member of our 348-bed hospital strives to provide an exceptional patient experience while Hospital Arcadia, California POSITION SUMMARY Under the supervision of the RN, the Patient Transporter is responsible for safe and efficient movement of patients to and from clinical units and diagnostic/treatment areas. Maintains and organizes bed storage areas. Assembles/disassembles traction equipment to include returning to proper storage area. Responds to code situations. Applies good verbal and non-verbal skills to achieve service goals of customer satisfaction and positive work environment. Demonstrates and promotes compliance to infection control, legal, and safety standards. Demonstrates investment in the overall forward movement of the unit and the organization. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND CORE RESPONSIBILITIES + Assists personnel with transfers, turning and positioning of patients. + Assumes responsibility for own professional development and practice. + Carries assigned cell phone and pager and responds to calls and/or pages in a timely manner. + Disassembles and returns traction equipment to proper storage areas. + Maintains and locates gurneys, wheelchairs and other essential equipment within the hospital. + Maintains and organizes bed storage areas. + Maintains safety at all times by keeping hallways and utilities rooms clear of equipment and clutter. + Obtains and sets up traction equipment. + Other duties as assigned. + Pick up Blood products from the Blood Bank and deliver to the unit. + Picks up and delivers specimens to lab. + Responds to Code Blue emergency to assist with chest compressions as directed by MD or ACLS RN + Responds to Code Stroke by transferring patient to the radiology department within a timely manner. + Responds to Emergency Codes + Responsible for understanding and participating in the organizational-wide Performance Improvement Program through orientation, education, departmental participation, interdepartmental quality control. + Performance improvement and quality planning activities + Supports the unit team by promoting unity and teamwork among co-workers by maintaining a positive attitude and positive working relationships. + Transfers patients to the Viewing Room or Morgue; Assists with setup of the viewing room. + Transportation of patients via gurney, bed, or wheelchair. + Utilizes the TeleTracking Transport System correctly and effectively to maintain optimum productivity. Education Minimum (Required) Ability to read and write at an 8th grade level. Testing required. Preferred (Not required) High School Diploma or GED preferred. Work Experience Minimum (Required) Click here to enter text. Preferred (Not required) Prefer minimum of one-year recent experience in an acute care hospital. Licenses and Certifications Minimum (Required) Basic Life Support REQ20159399 Posted Date: 02/09/2025