Night-Shift Patient Transporter

The University of Kansas Health System; Kansas City (KS); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Kansas Health System is seeking an Overnight Patient Transporter at Bell Hospital in Kansas City, KS. This full-time role supports patient movement during nights, including transfers to taxis, ambulances, and treatment areas, while maintaining safety and privacy.

Responsibilities include assisting with patient comfort, coordinating with nursing staff, and operating medical transport equipment as needed. BLS certification within 60 days is required.

Qualifications

• High School Graduate or GED.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS) / BCLS within 60 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Transports patients using wheelchairs, stretchers, or beds and coordinates with CTD.
• Notifies nursing staff of patient transports and changes in status.
• Operates equipment safely and maintains patient privacy.
• Attends to patient comfort and safety during transport.
• Answers pager promptly and enters transport data into CTD system.

Skills

Critical thinking

Interpersonal skills

Technical skills

Patient transport

Education

High School/GED

Job description

The University of Kansas Health System is seeking an Overnight Patient Transporter at Bell Hospital in Kansas City, KS. This full-time role supports patient movement during nights, including transfers to taxis, ambulances, and treatment areas, while maintaining safety and privacy.

Responsibilities include assisting with patient comfort, coordinating with nursing staff, and operating medical transport equipment as needed. BLS certification within 60 days is required.