**Responsibilities**

Patient Transporter - Make a Difference in Patient Care! We are looking for a reliable and caring Patient Transporter to join our team. You will be responsible for the safe and efficient transportation of patients and materials throughout the hospital, contributing to a positive patient experience.

+ Transport patients safely and comfortably via wheelchair or gurney.

+ Assist with patient lifting and movement.

+ Dispatch and coordinate other transporters as needed.

+ Maintain patient safety and follow infection control protocols.

+ Keep accurate records and maintain equipment cleanliness.

+ Participate in training and use proper body mechanics.

+ Transport equipment and supplies.

+ Report equipment issues and safety concerns.

+ Answer phones and pages courteously.

+ Perform other related duties.

**Qualifications**

+ High School diploma or equivalency required.

+ Minimum six months recent work experience in a medical office hospital/ acute care environment required.

+ AHA BLS certification required.

+ Fire Safety Card within 90 days of hire.

This position is represented by SEIU UHW and covered by the terms and conditions of the applicable collective bargaining agreement.

**Overview**

Founded in 1955, Dignity Health – Northridge Hospital Medical Center is a 394-bed, acute care, nonprofit community hospital located in Northridge, California. The hospital offers a full complement of award winning services, including the Leavey Cancer Center, a cardiovascular center, stroke center, the Center for Assault Treatment Services, a pediatric medical center, and the only pediatric trauma center in the San Fernando Valley. As a leading provider of compassionate, high-quality and affordable patient-centered care, we share a rich legacy with Dignity Health, one of the nation’s five largest health care systems. We are part of a 21-state network of nearly 9,000 physicians, 62,000 employees and more than 400 care centers. Visit here (http://dignityhealth.org/northridgehospital) dignityhealth.org/northridgehospital for more information.

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**Pay Range**

$23.00 - $25.20 /hour

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.