Patient Transporter Behavioral Health at Banner Health

Scottsdale, Arizona, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

20 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

22 Mar, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Patient Transport, Behavioral Health, Basic Life Support, Patient Handling, Infection Control, Customer Service, Communication, Problem Solving, Computer Skills, Time Management, Equipment Cleaning, Wheelchair Operation, Stretcher Operation, Interpersonal Skills, Safety Procedures

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Primary City/State: Scottsdale, Arizona Department Name: Clinical Care Operations-Psych Work Shift: Varied Job Category: Clinical Support Voted 4 years in a row by employees as Banner Health’s Best Place to Work and Best Place to Receive Care. Banner Health is proud to have earned the Great Place To Work® Certification™, a recognition based on direct feedback from our team members and a thorough, independent evaluation. This certification underscores our dedication to fostering a culture built on trust, collaboration and pride - an environment where team members feel valued, supported and inspired every day. Bring your passion for Behavioral Health to Banner Health! Banner Behavioral Health Hospital - BBHH (in Scottsdale, AZ) was remodeled and expanded in 2017, providing new, state-of-the art units for our patients and staff! Banner Behavioral Health Hospital is a voluntary facility for adults and adolescents. We are dedicated to providing safe, confidential, and compassionate treatment with customized treatment plans to meet each patient's needs. As a Patient Transporter at Banner Behavioral Health Hospital, you will play a vital role in the safety of our patients by assisting nurses with moving/transporting patients throughout the facility with various equipment, including wheelchairs and stretchers. You will be joining our very energetic, engaged, and customer service focused Clinical Care Operations (CCO) team that we like to call family! Transporters are constantly on the move in this fast-paced environment. Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification for Healthcare Providers is required (must meet AHA curriculum guidelines and skills session must be in-person). Current Schedule Opportunities: Full-Time 36 Hours (3,12s): Sunday-Tuesday 11AM-11:30PM Full-Time 36 Hours (3,12s): Thursday-Saturday 11AM-11:30PM Enjoy a flat rate $1/hour weekend shift differential and an 18%-night shift differential when applicable. You can utilize our self-scheduling tool for shift and weekend coverage. There are no set days you can be scheduled each week. Banner Health offers a variety of benefit plans to help you and your family. We provide health and financial security options so you can focus on being the best at what you do and enjoying your life. For more than four decades, Banner Behavioral Health has provided 24/7 crisis intervention and therapeutic services in a medically safe, recovery-focused environment. Banner Behavioral Health has 156 licensed inpatient beds and is located in Scottsdale, AZ. Our focus is on adults and adolescents dealing with mental health and/or chemical dependency issues who voluntarily seek help. Our highly skilled and compassionate staff are dedicated to providing a therapeutic healing environment and excellent health care experience. POSITION SUMMARY This position transports patients and distributes requested items as needed throughout the facility in accordance with department/facility policies, procedures and protocols. CORE FUNCTIONS 1. Transports patients safely and efficiently between various departments following appropriate transfer techniques and proper isolation/infection control procedures. Validates patients’ identity based on established department protocol. Remains alert to patient condition and promptly communicates changes to clinical staff. 2. Assists with patient handling and lifting using appropriate patient safety equipment and appropriate safety procedures. 3. Provides distribution services of requested items between various departments as needed in accordance with established procedures that may include medications. 4. Responds to all job calls in a timely manner. May utilize computer system to track and update requests. Communicates status updates and location information as required in accordance with department protocols to help facilitate work flow. 5. Collects, cleans and disinfects patient care equipment and all other reusable items. 6. May perform supply restocking or assume clerical duties of assigned area as necessary. 7. May be required to operate golf cart to provide distribution services. 8. May be required to transport deceased persons to the facility morgue. 9. Facility based position. Responsible for the timely delivery of services with a strong focus on customer service. Customers are staff, physicians, patients, family members and visitors. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Certification for BLS is required. Requires interpersonal skills to operate in a direct patient contact environment. Ability to interpret verbal and written information/instructions and effectively communicate with others. Must demonstrate basic knowledge of computer skills, organizational skills, problem solving skills, and ability to function with minimal direction in a fast paced environment. If required by facility, may be required to possess a valid driver’s license and be eligible for coverage under the company’s auto insurance policy. Employees working at Banner Behavioral Health Hospital must possess an Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card at the time of hire and maintain the card for the duration of their employment. An Arizona Criminal History Affidavit must be signed upon hire. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS High school diploma/GED or equivalent working knowledge. Six months previous healthcare or customer service experience preferred. Knowledge of medical terminology. Additional related education and/or experience preferred. EEO Statement: EEO/Disabled/Veterans Our organization supports a drug-free work environment. Privacy Policy: Privacy Policy Banner Health is one of the largest, nonprofit health care systems in the country and the leading nonprofit provider of hospital services in all the communities we serve. Throughout our network of hospitals, primary care health centers, research centers, labs, physician practices and more, our skilled and compassionate professionals use the latest technology to make health care easier, so life can be better. The many locations, career opportunities, and benefits offered at Banner Health help to make the Banner Journey unique and fulfilling for every employee. We are proud to offer a comprehensive benefit package for all benefit-eligible positions. Please visit our Benefits Guide for more information. EEO/Disabled/Veterans Banner Health supports a drug-free work environment. Privacy Policy This website contains the current Banner Health job openings. Applications submitted on this site will be securely submitted for consideration. 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Responsibilities

This position is responsible for safely and efficiently transporting patients between various departments using appropriate transfer techniques and adhering to infection control procedures. Additionally, the role involves assisting with patient handling, distributing requested items, and responding to job calls in a timely manner.