Patient Transport Technician 2 - Per Diem

DescriptionUnder the direction of a Patient Escort Dispatcher or Supervisor, the Patient Escort safely and professionally transports patients and patientrelated items throughout the UCLA West Valley Medical Center. This role supports a 24/7 operation and works closely with clinical and nonclinical teams to ensure timely, efficient, and compassionate patient movement.Key Responsibilities * Transport patients throughout the hospital using gurneys, beds, wheelchairs, cribs, and other approved equipment. * Safely transport patients requiring oxygen (e.g., nasal cannula, masks, aerosols) and those under isolation precautions, following required safety and PPE protocols. * Assist licensed nursing staff with patient transport involving IV pumps, traction equipment, and other medical devices. * Apply ageappropriate care, assessment, and communication to meet the needs of patients and their families. * Follow Safe Patient Handling policies, utilizing lift equipment and proper techniques to prevent injury. * Deliver and retrieve specimens, blood products, medications, medical equipment, medical records, and other items as assigned. * Retrieve and return unused gurneys and wheelchairs to designated equipment areas. * Transport decedents to the morgue using approved equipment and procedures; upon clearance, operate the morgue van for intermorgue transport. * Fieldtrain new hires and volunteers on transport basics, equipment use, and safety procedures. * Communicate effectively with patient escorts, nursing staff, physicians, and other hospital personnel. * Escalate issues, delays, or unusual situations to the dispatcher, supervisor, or manager as appropriate. * Adhere to all hospital and departmental policies, maintaining a professional appearance and demeanor at all times.Pay rate: $27.76/hourQualifications * Working knowledge of departmental policies and procedures on the safe transport of patients. * Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationship with other staff members and all other personnel. * Skill in listening and comprehending information received in person, by Pager, or over the telephone to transport patients. * Ability to perform all physical requirements pertaining to the transport of patients in beds, gurneys, and wheelchairs as well as some heavy equipment. Able to lift, push, pull a minimum of 150 pounds. * Skill in reading and writing in Standard English text such as call slips and miscellaneous clerical duties. * Skill in speaking clearly and distinctly using appropriate vocabulary and grammar to obtain and convey information needed in the transport process of all patients and other items. * Ability to understand medical terminology. * Ability to operate medical equipment to perform certain job duties. * Ability to complete calls in a timely manner. * Ability to transport patients in a safe, efficient, and professional manner appropriate to good public and patient relations. * Ability to accept new responsibilities and work harmoniously with all hospital staff.