Find The RightJob.

Patient Transport Technician 2

Description

As a Patient Transport Specialist, you will play an essential role in supporting safe, efficient patient care throughout West Valley UCLA Medical Center. You will transport patients, equipment, and critical items across the hospital while ensuring comfort, safety, and exceptional service.

Key

Responsibiliti

es:

Patient Care Support

Safely transport patients via gurney, bed, wheelchair, or crib to various hospital areas
Transport patients requiring oxygen (mask, cannula, aerosols) and follow proper protocols
Move isolation patients using appropriate PPE and

infection‑cont

rol procedures

Assist licensed nurses with traction equipment, IV pumps, and transferring IV poles between beds and wheelchairs
Follow Safe Patient Handling procedures and use proper lift equipment
Provide

age‑appropriat

e support and maintain sensitivity to patient and family needs

Operational & Support Duties

Pick up and deliver specimens, blood products, medical equipment, medications, records, and other items as assigned
Collaborate with patient escorts, nurses, physicians, and other hospital staff
Report unusual situations or issues to the supervisor or manager
Adhere to all hospital and departmental policies and procedures
Maintain professional appearance and conduct at all times
Retrieve and return unused gurneys and wheelchairs to designated areas
Train new hires and volunteers on transport basics and safe equipment use
Transport deceased patients to the morgue using appropriate equipment; upon

certification,

operate the morgue van for inter‑facility transfers

-
Pay Range: $22.18 - $29.24 hourly

Qualifications

Working knowledge of departmental policies and procedures on the safe transport of patients.
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationship with other staff members and all other personnel.
Skill in listening and comprehending information received in person, by Pager, or over the telephone to transport patients.
Ability to perform all physical requirements pertaining to the transport of patients in beds, gurneys, and wheelchairs as well as some heavy equipment. Able to lift, push, pull a minimum of 150 pounds.
Skill in reading and writing in Standard English text such as call slips and miscellaneous clerical duties.
Skill in speaking clearly and distinctly using appropriate vocabulary and grammar to obtain and convey information needed in the transport process of all patients and other items.
Ability to understand medical terminology.
Ability to operate medical equipment to perform certain job duties.
Ability to complete calls in a timely manner.
Ability to transport patients in a safe, efficient, and professional manner appropriate to good public and patient relations.
Ability to accept new responsibilities and work harmoniously with all hospital staff.

Similar jobs