Patient Transport Tech I jobs in United States
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City of Hope · 1 day ago

Patient Transport Tech I

City of Hope is a transformative organization dedicated to fighting cancer and other life-threatening illnesses. They are seeking a Patient Transport Tech I who will be responsible for transporting patients and medical equipment throughout the Medical Center, ensuring safety and comfort during the transport process.

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Responsibilities

Transports patients to and from nursing units and ancillary departments as requested by wheelchair, gurney, bed and ambulette
Use lift and safety equipment to transfer patients to and from different surfaces i.e., beds, wheelchairs, gurneys, automobile, or transportation service vehicle
Sets up orthopedic frames, traction, trapeze following doctor’s orders
Transports deceased to body holding area, releases deceased from body holding when requested
Transferring and repositioning patients requiring moderate to total assistance as needed
Assist with family members, visitors and/or vendors as requested
Assist with supply requests as needed
Transport medical records, CDs, X-rays, patient care equipment, specimens, mail, reports, and other materials in response to requests or pages
Cleaning and disinfection of patient care equipment
Follows established City of Hope and department policies, procedures, objectives, performance improvement, attendance, safety, environmental, and infection control guidelines, including adherence to the workplace code of Conduct and Compliance Plan
Practices a high level of integrity and honesty in maintaining confidentiality
Performs other related duties as assigned or requested

Qualification

BLS certificationPatient transport experienceBasic medical terminologyCustomer service skillsCommunication skillsTeamwork

Required

High School diploma, GED or equivalent experience
One year in a similar healthcare position or customer service field
BLS from American Heart Association obtained within three weeks of hire
Current, valid Driver's license

Preferred

Understands basic medical terminology
Able to communicate clearly and succinctly with patients and the entire care team
Transport or lift team experience

Company

City of Hope

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City of Hope is a cancer research and treatment non-profit organization specializing in diabetes and other life-threatening illnesses.

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$10.3M
Key Investors
California Institute for Regenerative Medicine
2024-05-20Grant· $5.4M
2022-02-22Grant· $4.9M

Leadership Team

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Samuel Lau
Vice President Marketing & Digital Communications
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Alan H. Bryce
Chief Clinical Officer
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