Description

PeaceHealth St. John's Medical Center in Longview, Washington is seeking a Transporter - Imaging for a Full Time, 1.00 FTE, Day 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.

This position will be scheduled Monday through Friday, 10:00 AM to 6:30 PM.

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.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What you bring (required unless otherwise indicated):

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• BLS (Basic Life Support) card from American Heart Association or American Red Cross required upon hire.
• 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
• Good customer service skills
• Good interpersonal skills
• Basic computer skills

Working Conditions

Lifting

• Patient handling no greater than 35 lbs. without the use of assistive equipment and/or devices (NIOSH).

• Ability to move around area with occasional sitting.

• Fine motor skills to be able to grasp and control medical equipment (i.e. stretchers, wheelchairs, etc.).

• Frequent reaching/ grasping.

• Occasional bending/ stooping.

• Push/Pull: Frequently up to 25 lbs. force. Occasional up to 50 lbs. force.

Environmental Conditions

• Exposure to biohazard, body fluids and airborne particles.

• Exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals.

• Time spent on site in medical/hospital setting.

Mental/Visual

• Vision and hearing required within normal limits (glasses, contacts, hearing aids permitted).

• Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information.

PeaceHealth is committed to the overall wellbeing of our caregivers: physical, emotional, financial, social, and spiritual. We offer caregivers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package. Some of the many benefits included in this package are full medical/dental/vision coverage; 403b retirement plan employer base and matching contributions; paid time off; employer-paid life and disability insurance with additional buyup coverage options; tuition and continuing education reimbursement; wellness benefits, 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.