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Job Field: Travel / Transportation
Location: Bakersfield, CA
Salary: $Not stated

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<tr><td valign="top" width="450"><b>Title: TRANSPORTER- CASUAL VARIED SWLocation: California-Central California Service Area-Bakersfield-Mercy Hospital BakersfieldOther Locations: nullResponsible for safely transporting patients throughout the facility. Maintains all department equipment and a safe working environment within accepted practices. Must have current BLS CPR certification. Candidate will provide various methods of patient transportation. This includes transport by wheelchair, gurney, use of the Hover Mat. Will work closely with clinical staff to escort the patient to various clinical departments and through the discharge process. Attention to detail is a must. Must be able to work effectively with multiple departments. Will be required to transport deceased patients to the Morgue. Must be able to pass a criminal background check with California Department of Corrections and transport prisoners as part of daily job requirements. Transporter will report to Manager of Transportation who in turn reports to the Assistant Director of Housekeeping and Transportation.Previous Hospital Transport or Guest Relations experience is preferred. Previous Patient Transport or Guest Services experience preferred but not required Previous Patient Transport or Guest Services experience preferred but not required. HSD/GED OR 2 years equivalent work experience. . CPR Required.Sponsored by theSisters of Mercy, Mercy Hospitals of Bakersfield is a member ofDignity Healthand has served Bakersfield and the surrounding Communities for more than 100 years.Mercy has two campuses in Bakersfield to meet the needs of the growing community. The Truxtun Campus , located at 2215 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93301 was founded in 1910 by the Sisters of Mercy. This acute care hospital in the downtown area and is licensed for 194 beds. The Truxtun Campus offers a full range of services including medical/ surgical care, emergency services, intensive care, peri&#45;operative and ambulatory services. This facility employs over 1,000 people.The Southwest Campus located at 400 Old River Road, Bakersfield, CA 93311 was built in 1992 and is the only acute care hospital in Bakersfield west of the 99 Freeway. This 78&#45;bed hospital also offers a full range of services including emergency services, obstetrics and women&#39;s care, medical/surgical care, and orthopedic services. In 2009, the Orthopedic and Hand Center opened offering comprehensive orthopedic services to the community. This facility employs over 400 people.Area consumers consistently select Mercy Hospitals of Bakersfield as their Hospital of Choice.SOME MAJOR BENEFITS AT MERCY HOSPITALS OF BAKERSFIELD* FREE health insurance premiums for you and your dependents* Paid life insurance* Tuition Reimbursement* Retirement and Pension Plans* Paid time off for vacation and holidays* Mercy Hospital and Mercy Southwest Hospitals are smoke&#45;free facilities.* Relocation Assistance for eligible employees* Incentive Bonus Potential for Management

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