**Description** **PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical Center in Bellingham, Washington** is seeking a **Transporter - Patient Transport** for a **Per Diem/Relief, 0.00 FTE, Variable** position. The salary range for this job opening at PeaceHealth is **$18.12 – $27.16.** 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. **This position is represented by a collective bargaining agreement. There may be more than one opening on this posting.** **About the position:** + This entry level position is responsible for the safe and timely transportation of patients, supplies, specimens and equipment throughout PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical Center. + Transport patients by schedule and on request utilizing escort or wheeled transport equipment. + Transport 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. + Performs other duties as assigned. + Includes holiday rotation. **What You Bring:** + High School Diploma equivalent or preferred + Prior patient care 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 + Basic Life Support (BLS) through American Heart Association or American Red Cross is required by date of hire. + Good customer service skills required + Good interpersonal skills required + Basic computer skills required **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. **PeaceHealth is committed to the overall wellbeing of our caregivers. The benefits included in positions less than 0.5 FTE are 403b retirement plan for caregiver contributions; wellness benefits, discount program, and expanded EAP and mental health program.** 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. REQNUMBER: 104353