Patient Support Technician (Transporter) | Patient Placement and Logistics

Avera McKennan Hospital is a respected healthcare institution committed to delivering exceptional patient care and advancing health in the communities it serves. As part of the larger Avera Health system, this hospital emphasizes a multidisciplinary, compassionate approach to medical services, fostering a supportive and collaborative work environment for all employees. Located in the United States, Avera McKennan Hospital serves a diverse patient population with a focus on quality outcomes and patient satisfaction. The hospital is known for its dedication to employee growth, professional development, and work-life balance, making it a desirable workplace for healthcare professionals seeking to make a meaningful impact. The employment type for this position is regular part-time, offering approximately 48 hours every two weeks with rotating shifts that include days, evenings, nights, and weekends. This dynamic schedule supports a balanced approach to working hours, ensuring coverage across various patient needs and hospital operations. The pay range for the role is based on experience, with an hourly rate between $18.00 and $23.50.

The role being offered is essential to the patient care support services at Avera McKennan Hospital. This position primarily involves transportation support for patients and medical equipment as well as providing one-on-one patient observation and sitter duties. The individual in this role acts as a vital link between patients, their families, visitors, and the clinical teams during patient transportation, employing a friendly, compassionate, and professional manner. Responsibilities include preparing and assisting patients with safe transport within the hospital, ensuring adherence to proper lifting techniques and individualized patient needs. Additionally, the position requires the transportation and delivery of patient equipment, supplies, specimens, cultures, and blood samples, both routine and STAT, to appropriate hospital departments. An important aspect of the job is the identification and reporting of broken or damaged equipment and ensuring contaminated items are safely transported to Central Supply for decontamination.

Furthermore, the role includes providing dedicated one-to-one observation for patients under the direction of nursing staff, with documentation of care services rendered. This position demands excellent communication skills, situational awareness, and the ability to follow through on customer concerns, ensuring that patients, family members, and other hospital visitors receive responsive and respectful service. The job also emphasizes a commitment to safety, reporting any patient, visitor, or employee safety concerns promptly. Candidates for this role must be able to perform essential functions such as visual acuity and effective communication to succeed in the position. Avera McKennan Hospital fosters a culture of compassion, hospitality, and stewardship aligned with its mission to move health forward for patients and staff alike. This opportunity suits individuals passionate about contributing to a caring healthcare environment while growing their own professional skills in a supportive and mission-driven setting.