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As our Patient Transporter, you will provide essential assistance and transportation for patients and related items across our campus, ensuring a highly customer-sensitive and seamless experience.
Every day you will promptly and safely transport inpatients and outpatients to and from various hospital areas. You will meticulously confirm patient identification, greet and assist in transferring patients, and make conscious observations of patient condition during transport, reporting any issues to appropriate personnel. You will also maintain a clean and organized work area and report any malfunctioning equipment.
To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate a strong commitment to patient safety and exceptional customer service for all individuals within our facility. You will be attentive, observant, and capable of performing duties efficiently while upholding the highest standards of care and professionalism.

• Responds quickly to calls for patient transportation. Checks with nursing personnel before transporting a patient to identify any special requirements.
• Makes positive identification of the location when transporting patients and/or medications and delivers correctly and promptly to that location.
• Understands and uses proper lifting techniques when assisting patients. Routinely uses safe and effective techniques to handle equipment such as wheelchairs, IV poles, oxygen carts, etc. Seeks help when necessary to handle multiple equipment tasks.
• Assists nursing departments and/or Diagnostic Imaging Department in providing direct patient care in situations such as changing bed linen and/or patient gowns, cleaning up patients and maintaining patient hygiene, providing nourishment to patients when requested.
• Assists in the maintenance of equipment (wheelchairs and stretchers) by notifying maintenance when equipment is in need of repair. On a routine or scheduled basis, cleans all wheelchairs and stretchers that are being used to transport patients.
• Assists staff in keeping patients informed regarding their wait-times for procedures and/or getting back to their rooms.

Required

• High School Graduate or equivalent combination ofeducation and/or experience or
• High School GED, 
• American Heart Association-issued Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (CT CPRBLS)

Hello humankindness 

Imagine a workplace where your passion for healing meets a commitment to community. At Mercy Gilbert Medical Center, a 198-bed non-profit facility, you'll be an integral part of providing exceptional, compassionate healthcare to the vibrant and growing communities in and around Gilbert, Arizona. 

Exciting News! Coming Soon: A State-of-the-Art Women's and Children's Pavilion will further enhance our specialized care for mothers and children.

You belong here if you are:

• Committed to social justice. We believe everyone deserves equitable access to healthcare, regardless of background or circumstance. You'll contribute to a culture that champions fairness, dignity, and respect for all.
• Dedicated to health equity. We actively work to address disparities in healthcare and improve outcomes for underserved populations. Your skills will help us create a healthier community, one patient at a time.
• Prepared to deliver care in new, innovative ways. The healthcare landscape is constantly evolving, and we embrace forward-thinking approaches to patient care. We value creativity, adaptability, and a willingness to explore new solutions to complex challenges.
• Seek a collaborative and supportive environment. At Mercy Gilbert, you'll work alongside a diverse team of dedicated professionals who share your commitment to excellence. We foster a culture of teamwork, mutual respect, and continuous learning.
• Envision a career with purpose. Every day, you'll have the opportunity to make a tangible difference in the lives of individuals and families and the community. Your work here isn't just a job; it's a calling.

Your skills are valued, your compassion celebrated, and your commitment to a healthier future empowered. Join us and make a lasting impact.

Required

• High School Graduate or equivalent combination ofeducation and/or experience or
• High School GED, 
• American Heart Association-issued Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (CT CPRBLS)