About City of Hope

City of Hope's mission is to deliver the cures of tomorrow to the people who need them today. Founded in 1913,City of Hopehas grown into one of the largest cancer research and treatment organizations in the U.S. and one of the leading research centers for diabetes and other life-threatening illnesses. City of Hope research has been the basis fornumerous breakthrough cancer medicines, as well as human synthetic insulin and monoclonal antibodies. With an independent, National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center at its core, City of Hope brings a uniquely integrated model to patients spanning cancer care, research and development, academics and training, and innovation initiatives. City of Hope’s growing national system includes its Los Angeles campus, a network of clinical care locations across Southern California, a new cancer center in Orange County, California, andtreatment facilities in Atlanta, Chicago and Phoenix. City of Hope’s affiliated family of organizations includesTranslational Genomics Research InstituteandAccessHope^TM. For more information about City of Hope, follow us onFacebook,Twitter,YouTube,InstagramandLinkedIn.

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We believe diversity, equity and inclusion is key in serving our mission to provide compassionate patient care, drive innovative discovery, and advance vital education focused on eliminating cancer and diabetes in all of our communities. Our commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion ensures we bring the full range of skills, perspectives, cultural backgrounds and experiences to our work -- and that our teams align with the people we serve in order to build trust and understanding. We are dedicated to fostering a community that embraces diversity - in ideas, backgrounds and perspectives; this is reflected in our work and represented in our people.

Position Summary

Responsible for the safe and timely transfer and positioning of patients within periop, the transport and set up of supplies and equipment, the transport of specimens and items, within the Lennar Foundation Cancer Center. Patients will be transported within periop, within the CC and also to discharge areas. Will assist in other departmental functions/duties as needed or directed to assure safe, effective, efficient, and speedy patient care.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Transports patients (gurney, wheelchair and ambulette) to and from nursing units, ancillary departments, and to discharge as requested.
• Assists personnel in moving patients to or from beds, chairs, wheelchairs, etc. and positioning patients under the direction of nurses or physicians.
• Transports supplies, medical records, x-rays, equipment, specimens, mail, reports, and other materials, in response to instruction, direction, or page.
• Maintains inventory supplies levels on patient/nursing units. Plays an active role in supply inventory, restocking and gathering supplies and equipment.
• Transports full, empty, and used medical gas cylinders, making sure the appropriate tank is placed in the appropriate place.
• Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.

Basic education, experience and skills required for consideration:

Minimum Education: High School or equivalent; Experience may substitute for minimum education requirements

Minimum Experience: One year in a similar position or aide position with similar experience and background in a perioperative setting.

Required Certification/Licensure:

• CPR Training/Certificate or obtained within two weeks of hire
• Current Driver’s license

Preferred education experience and skills:

• Understands basic sterile techniques, aseptic technique and clean processes. Understands basic medical terminology.

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