Kaweah Health is a publicly owned, community healthcare organization that provides comprehensive health services to the greater Visalia area in central California. With more than 5,000 employees, Kaweah Health provides state-of-the-art medicine and high-quality preventive services in our acute care hospital, specialized health centers and clinics. Our eight-campus healthcare district has 613 beds and offers comprehensive health services across a broad continuum of care.
It takes a special person to work for Kaweah Health. We serve a region where the needs are great, which makes the rewards even greater. Every day, we care for people facing unique challenges and in need of healing. Throughout it all, our focus is to make a difference, and we do — in the health of our patients, our loved ones, and our community.
Benefits Eligible
Full-Time Benefit Eligible
Work Shift
Variable (United States of America)
Department
8381 Sterile Processing
Performs department specific tasks related to patient care. Duties may include patient transport, equipment and supplies pick up/delivery and inventory, activity coordination, or any other assistance as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
Experience
Preferred: Healthcare experience
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
Must have interest in the care of the sick.
Must be able to exhibit a courteous and friendly manner to others.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Essential
Transports patients to locations as assigned. Consistently follows all procedures regarding safe transport or transfer of patients. Uses proper body mechanics at all times.
Provides necessary assistance with the admission, transfer and discharge of patients as assigned. Greets patient in friendly professional manner. Identifies self by name and job category. As assigned, assists patient with their needs.
Picks up or delivers equipment or supplies as assigned. Checks and replaces equipment as needed. Maintains inventory of equipment or supplies according to procedure. Communicates condition of equipment using department procedure. Supplies are delivered on time and department is well stocked.
Completes any paperwork or filing assigned, maintains logs or records. Department procedures followed at all times.
Completes department specific technical tasks. Department procedure followed at all times.
Complies with current policies and procedures including safety and infection control. Must keep all required certifications current. Performs tasks safely.
Always keeps work areas clean and organized.
Additional
Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care and services appropriate to the population served on the assigned unit or work area. Knowledgeable of growth and development for all patient/family cultural, linguistic, spiritual, gender, and age specific needs. Able to effectively communicate and care for patient and family as reflected in the Plan for Provision of Care.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Pay Range
$18.12 -$27.18
If you want to use your talents alongside people who face each day with courage and purpose, in an environment that empowers you to do your absolute best, this is where you belong.