Transporter Nursing Float

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 9000 physicians 62000 employees and more than 400 care centers. Visit here  dignityhealth.org/northridgehospital for more information.

One Community. One Mission. One California 

• Transports patients as requested by transport dispatcher or supervisor/lead according to priority.
• Acts as transport dispatcher when assigned, communicating instructions to other transporters.
• Demonstrates responsibility for patient safety while in transit.
• Observes standard precautions and uses the appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for task.
• Maintains accurate records of all patients, specimens and medications being transported.
• Maintains cleanliness of wheelchairs and gurneys.
• Participates in educational programs and in-service meetings on a consistent basis.
• Consistently uses safety equipment to protect self and others.
• Consistently utilizes proper body mechanics and patient handling techniques.
• Arranges, moves and/or transports furniture, beds, boxes, offices, equipment, supplies, etc., as requested by transport dispatcher or supervisor, according to priority.
• Documents and reports items needing repair and hazardous conditions requiring correction.
• Answers telephones and p agers in a cheerful and courteous manner.
• Transports patients per departmental procedures (ensuring patients are transported as comfortably, courteously, quickly and safely as possible).
• Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.

• 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.