Patient Transporter jobs in Bellingham, WA

Description

PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical Center in Bellingham, Washington is seeking a Transporter - Patient Transport for a Per Diem/Relief, 0.00 FTE, Variable position. The general salary range for this job opening at PeaceHealth is $18.02 – $27.16. The actual hiring rate is dependent upon several factors, including but not limited to, the job/position responsibilities, location, terms of the applicable collective bargaining agreement, education, training, work experience, seniority, work performance, etc.

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.
• Includes holiday rotation.
• This per diem/as needed position will have an orientation period in which the caregiver will initially be scheduled full time during the day shift for the first two weeks.

What you bring:

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Entry level position. Prior patient care experience preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to apply age specific principles of growth and development and life stages to meet each patient’s needs required
• Good customer service skills and interpersonal skills required.
• Basic Life Support through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross is required upon hire.

PeaceHealth is committed to the overall wellbeing of our caregivers. The benefits included in positions less than 0.5 FTE are 403b retirement plan for caregiver contributions; wellness benefits, discount program, and expanded EAP and mental health program.

See how PeaceHealth is committed to Inclusivity, Respect for Diversity and Cultural Humility.

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.