Description

PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical Center in Bellingham, Washington is seeking a Transporter - Patient Transport for a Part Time, 0.50 FTE, Day position. The salary range for this job opening at PeaceHealth is $18.12 – $27.16. The hiring rate is dependent upon several factors, including but not limited to education, training, work experience, terms of any applicable collective bargaining agreement, seniority, etc.

Schedule: Saturday-Sunday, 11:30 am - 10 pm. Holiday rotation included.

This position is represented by a collective bargaining agreement. There may be more than one opening on this posting.

Details about the position:

• This position is responsible for the safe and timely transportation of patients, supplies, specimens and equipment through the facility.

• Transport patients by schedule and on request utilizing escort or wheeled transport equipment.

• Transport materials such as supplies, specimens, records, linen, trash, confidential documents and equipment.

• May be responsible for conference room set-up including equipment and patient care equipment transfers.

• May clean wheeled transport equipment as needed.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

What you bring:

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.

• Basic Life Support (BLS) through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.

• This is an entry level position. Prior patient care experience is preferred.

• Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to apply age specific principles of growth and development and life stages to meet each patient’s needs

• Good customer service skills required.

• Good interpersonal skills required.

• Basic computer skills required.

Working Conditions

Lifting

• Patient handling no greater than 35 lbs. without the use of assistive equipment and/or devices (NIOSH).

• Ability to move around area with occasional sitting.

• Fine motor skills to be able to grasp and control medical equipment (i.e. stretchers, wheelchairs, etc.).

• Frequent reaching/ grasping.

• Occasional bending/ stooping.

• Push/Pull: Frequently up to 25 lbs. force. Occasional up to 50 lbs. force.

Environmental Conditions

• Exposure to biohazard, body fluids and airborne particles.

• Exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals.

• Time spent on site in medical/hospital setting.

Mental/Visual

• Vision and hearing required within normal limits (glasses, contacts, hearing aids permitted).

• Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information.

PeaceHealth is committed to the overall wellbeing of our caregivers: physical, emotional, financial, social, and spiritual. We offer caregivers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package. Some of the many benefits included in this package are full medical/dental/vision coverage; 403b retirement plan employer base and matching contributions; paid time off; employer-paid life and disability insurance with additional buyup coverage options; tuition and continuing education reimbursement; wellness benefits, and expanded EAP and mental health program.

See how PeaceHealth is committed to Inclusivity, Respect for Diversity and Cultural Humility (https://www.thecaregiver.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/PeaceHealth-Statement-of-Commitment-to-Diversity-and-Inclusion-vFINAL.pdf) .

For full consideration of your skills and abilities, please attach a current resume with your application. EEO Affirmative Action Employer/Vets/Disabled in accordance with applicable local, state, or federal laws.

PeaceHealth requires a completed Primary Vaccine Series (e.g., 2 dose monovalent Pfizer, Moderna or Novavax series or 1 dose J&J vaccine series) or be Up to Date (receiving the most recent Pfizer/Moderna bivalent vaccine/booster) for COVID-19 vaccination prior to their start date. PeaceHealth has a medical and religious exemption request process for those that are unable to receive the COVID-19 primary vaccine series due to medical/religious reasons. For caregivers that will be working in Oregon there is a personal vaccine exemption form that may be requested.

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