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Are you a natural leader with a passion for patient care and a knack for organization? PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical Center in beautiful Bellingham, Washington is seeking a dedicated Transporter Lead t o join our compassionate team of caregivers. This Full Time, 1.00 FTE, Day shift position is a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference in the patient experience while enjoying a supportive work environment.

Why Choose PeaceHealth?

• Mission-Driven Work: At PeaceHealth, our values guide everything we do. You'll be a part of a team committed to providing exceptional care and making a positive impact on our community.

• Invest in Your Well-Being: 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.

• Predictable work schedule: This position will be scheduled Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 4:30 PM. You'll also be included in our holiday rotation (usually about 2 holidays per year), ensuring a fair and equitable experience for all of our team, including you!

• Competitive salary range: The salary range for this job opening at PeaceHealth is $20.69 – $31.02. The hiring rate is dependent upon several factors, including but not limited to education, training, work experience, terms of any applicable collective bargaining agreement, seniority, etc.

About the Role:

As a Transporter Lead, you'll play a vital role in ensuring the safe and timely transport of patients, supplies, specimens and equipment throughout PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical Center. You'll be responsible for coordinating the day-to-day functions for your assigned area. You'll assist with ensuring that departmental goals are achieved, timelines are met, and service excellence is provided in all aspects of work. Duties will include:

• Assigning work; planning and managing priorities, providing technical assistance, overseeing staff schedules, monitoring quality of work, monitoring team projects, mentoring staff, providing constructive feedback, overseeing staff training, ensuring quality improvement, providing leadership feedback on staff performance, and assisting with goal setting for the team.

• Being a subject matter expert for your team.

• Transporting patients by schedule and on request utilizing escort or wheeled transport equipment.

• Transporting 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.

What You Bring:

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred

• Minimum of 1-year relevant experience required, and prior patient 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 required

• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross by date of hire.

• 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.

Join our Team:

If you're a compassionate, organized, and driven individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment, we encourage you to apply. Be part of a team that puts patients first and experience the rewarding feeling of making a difference every day!

This position is represented by a collective bargaining agreement. There may be more than one opening on this posting.

See how PeaceHealth is committed to Inclusivity, Respect for Diversity and Cultural Humility (https://www.thecaregiver.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/PeaceHealth-Statement-of-Commitment-to-Diversity-and-Inclusion-vFINAL.pdf) .

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.

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