LAS CRUCES, NM, 88006, USA
16 days ago
Patient Transporter
**Job Summary** The Patient Transporter is responsible for safely moving patients throughout the facility, including to and from diagnostic testing, treatment areas, and discharge locations. This role ensures patient comfort, safety, and confidentiality during transport, while maintaining effective communication with healthcare teams to facilitate patient care. **Essential Functions** + Transports patients safely between departments, maintaining patient comfort and dignity throughout the process. + Assists patients in and out of wheelchairs, stretchers, or beds, ensuring proper lifting techniques and use of equipment to prevent injury. + Communicates with nursing staff, physicians, and other healthcare providers to coordinate and prioritize patient transport needs. + Maintains a clean and sanitized environment for transport equipment, adhering to infection control protocols. + Follows safety guidelines for patient handling and transport, reporting any concerns or incidents promptly. + Assists with the movement of medical equipment, supplies, and documents as needed to support patient care. + Provides excellent customer service, offering reassurance and support to patients and families during transport. + Documents transport activities accurately, updating logs or electronic systems as required. + Performs other duties as assigned. + Complies with all policies and standards. **Qualifications** + 0-1 years of experience in a healthcare or patient support role required **Knowledge, Skills and Abilities** + Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate effectively and provide compassionate care. + Basic knowledge of patient transport safety techniques and infection control measures. + Physical stamina to lift, move, and transport patients safely. + Ability to follow directions and work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment. **Licenses and Certifications** + BCLS - Basic Life Support required **What We Offer:** • Competitive compensation • Paid time off plans for vacations, holidays, and illness • Health insurance, including coverage for medical, dental, vision, and prescription drugs • 401(k) Company Match • Life and disability insurance • Flexible spending accounts • Opportunities for career advancement • Numerous Employee Recognition Programs • Education Assistance • Additional perks and discounts **New Mexico Health Professional Loan Repayment Program offered by the State of New Mexico:** **https://hed.nm.gov/financial-aid/loan-repayment-programs/health-professional** **MountainView Regional Medical Center** is your community healthcare provider. We are a 168-bed facility, accredited by The Joint Commission, that provides a broad range of healthcare services, including inpatient and outpatient care, diagnostic imaging (https://www.mountainviewregional.com/diagnostic-imaging) and emergency (https://www.mountainviewregional.com/emergency-department) , medical and surgical care (https://www.mountainviewregional.com/surgery-services) . From spine surgery (https://www.mountainviewregional.com/spine-care-orthopedics) , minimally invasive and robotic surgery (https://www.mountainviewregional.com/robotic-surgery-services) and open-heart surgery to access to preventive and primary care (https://www.mountainviewregional.com/family-medicine-services) through an integrated delivery system, we strive to offer quality medical care to friends and neighbors in Las Cruces, Dona Ana County and throughout Southern New Mexico. As an accredited Chest Pain Center, (https://www.mountainviewregional.com/accredited-chest-pain-center) an accredited Joint Replacement Center and an accredited Stroke Center, we are committed to offering nationally recognized care. We believe in the power of people to create an exceptional healthcare experience. With more than 1200 employees and nearly 250 physicians on staff representing more than 50 medical specialties, we work hard every day to be a place of healing, caring and connection for patients and families in the community we call home. INDSURGIMG To apply, send email jessica_perez6@chs.net Equal Employment Opportunity This organization does not discriminate in any way to deprive any person of employment opportunities or otherwise adversely affect the status of any employee because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, citizenship, veteran status, or military or uniformed services, in accordance with all applicable governmental laws and regulations. In addition, the facility complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. This applies to all terms and conditions of employment including, but not limited to: hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. If you are an applicant with a mental or physical disability who needs a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, contact the director of Human Resources at the facility to which you are seeking employment; Simply go to http://www.chs.net/serving-communities/locations/ to obtain the main telephone number of the facility and ask for Human Resources.
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