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Transporter/Patient Care Technician

Mercy Hospital Folsom Folsom, California
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The posted compensation range of $29.41 - $33.04 /hour is a reasonable estimate that extends from the lowest to the highest pay CommonSpirit in good faith believes it might pay for this particular job, based on the circumstances at the time of posting. CommonSpirit may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range as permitted by law.

Requisition ID 2025-432918 Employment Type Seasonal/Casual/OnCall/Supplemental Department Patient Transportation Hours/Pay Period 10 Shift Varies Weekly Schedule Varies Remote No Category Nurse Assistant

Job Summary and Responsibilities

The incumbent is responsible for transporting patients between departments within the hospital; assisting with moving and lifting patients on the care units; transporting specimens and equipment such as wheelchairs and gurneys between departments. Answer phones and direct calls as needed and perform other duties as assigned. Demonstrates competency in patient care for the pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patient. May access medication storage areas in accordance with their job function and hospital policy.


Job Requirements
  • Six (6) months of related experience in healthcare required
  • Requires knowledge of:
  • Proper body mechanics and patient safety
  • The organization of an acute care hospital and related facilities
  • Medical terminology
  • Requires ability to:
  • Lift patients onto gurney and to assist them into and out of a wheelchair
  • Read and comprehend instructions written in English
  • Use courtesy and tact when dealing with patients, visitors, and hospital staff
  • Calm and reassure distressed patients
  • Maintain patient confidentiality
  • Follow established protocols
  • Work effectively under multiple priorities and adjust priorities, as circumstances require
  • Maintain a high degree of accuracy regarding all details
  • Establish and maintain a satisfactory cooperative working relationship with coworkers and supervisors in the department, hospital and service area
  • Current BLS certification required (must be certified through the American Heart Association)
Where You'll Work

Dignity Health, Mercy Hospital of Folsom is the community hospital serving the Sierra foothills communities of Folsom El Dorado Hills Granite Bay Cameron Park Shingle Springs and Rescue. With 106 licensed acute-care beds our accredited non-profit hospital has been providing exceptional care for more than 35 years. Mercy Hospital of Folsom provides surgical services including minimally-invasive general urological and gynecological surgeries. We also provide comprehensive and award-winning orthopedic services which include surgery inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation and specialty orthopedic care. As a certified Joint Commission Stroke Center Mercy Folsom provides exceptional care to our patients in our Medical Surgical and Intensive Care units as well as our 25-bed Emergency Department. Our Family Birth Center features private and contemporary birthing suites where labor delivery and recovery occur in one room as well as award-winning lactation training and support. Mercy Folsom received Among America’s 250 Best Hospitals recognition and is a Primary Stroke Center.

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