Dignity Health Mercy San Juan Medical Center is a 370-bed not-for-profit Level 2 Trauma Center located in Carmichael California serving the areas of north Sacramento County and south Placer County for more than 50 years. It is one of the area’s largest and most comprehensive medical centers. Dedicated to the community’s well-being our staff and volunteers provide excellence in care for our patients each year. Mercy San Juan Medical Center has received recognition for being a Comprehensive Stroke Center and Center of Excellence for Bariatric Surgery along with Certificates of Excellence in Perinatal Care Hip- and Knee- Replacement.

This is a temporary position

The Patient Care Transporter is responsible for: transporting patients between departments within the hospital assisting with moving and lifting patients on the Care Units assisting Care Units throughout the facility in transportation of deceased patients to the morgue transporting equipment such as wheelchairs and gurneys between departments performing surgical skin preps for patients having cardiac surgery and performing 12 lead electrocardiograms.

This is a temporary position

Minimum Qualifications:

• One (1) year of related healthcare experience
• Demonstrates competency in patient care for the pediatric adolescent adult and geriatric patient.
• BLS/CPR authorized by the American Heart Association
• Substantial knowledge of the organization of an acute care hospital
• Proper safety practices including infection control body mechanics and hazardous materials
• Medical terminology
• Safe transportation and operation of oxygen tanks and regulators
• Ability to take instruction and follow established policy and procedure
• Establish and maintain a satisfactory cooperative working relationship with coworkers and Supervisors within the department and region
• Act courteously and with tact in dealing with others
• Organize work assignments adjusting and prioritizing calls using priority list
• Work effectively under conditions of frequent interruptions
• Make sound decisions with minimal supervision
• Respond calmly and correctly to emergency situations
• Perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation.

Preferred:

• 12 Lead EKG experience desired