Patient Transporter - Patient Transport - Per Diem 8 hours Days (7:00AM to 3:30PM) (Union, Non-Exempt)

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.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

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) Preferred (Not required) Prefer minimum of one-year recent experience in an acute care hospital. Licenses and Certifications Minimum (Required) Basic Life Support Preferred (Not required) Pay Transparency The hourly rate range for this position is $21.00

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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. USC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law or USC policy. USC observes affirmative action obligations consistent with state and federal law. USC will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal records in a manner consistent with applicable laws and regulations, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for employers and the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and with due consideration for patient and student safety. Please refer to the Background Screening Policy Appendix D for specific employment screen implications for the position for which you are applying. We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants with questions about access or requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact USC Human Resources by phone at (213) 821-8100, or by email at uschr@usc.edu. Inquiries will be treated as confidential to the extent permitted by law. Notice of Non-discrimination Employment Equity Read USC's Clery Act Annual Security Report USC is a smoke-free environment Digital Accessibility If you are a current USC employee, please apply to this USC job posting in Workday by copying and pasting this link into your browser: https://wd5.myworkday.com/usc/d/inst/1$9925/9925$146310.htmld USC is a leading private research university located in the heart of downtown Los Angeles

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