Patient Transporter

Saint Luke's Health System; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a dedicated Patient Transporter to join its team. This role involves safely moving patients throughout the hospital, ensuring their comfort and safety during transfers. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong communication skills and a commitment to patient care. With a focus on innovation and collaboration, this position offers an opportunity to be part of a diverse and inclusive environment. If you are passionate about making a difference in patient care and working within a supportive team, this role is for you.

Benefits

Competitive salaries

Benefits packages

Collaborative environment

Support for achieving goals

Focus on innovation

Qualifications

• Basic Life Support certification required from recognized organizations.
• Good communication with nursing staff is essential.

Responsibilities

• Safely move patients by wheelchair or car throughout the hospital.
• Maintain the integrity of patient’s tubes, lines, and collection devices.

Skills

Good communication skills

Infection prevention techniques

Patient transfer techniques

Ability to recognize when to ask for help

Education

Basic Life Support certification

Job description

The Opportunity:

Saint Luke’s Hospital in Kansas City is seeking a Patient Transporter to join our team. Through manual or computerized job assignments, the Service Associate functions as a Patient Transporter who will move patients by wheelchair or car throughout the hospital for various reasons.

Shift Details:

• Shift - 4:45 AM to 1:15 PM
• Rotating schedule
• Week 1 - M/W/TH/F/SA
• Week 2 - SU/T/TW/TH/F
• Weekend and Holiday rotation

The Work:

• Utilize infection prevention techniques, patient transfer techniques, and knowledge of appropriate routes to assure patients are safely and efficiently moved.
• Good communication with the nursing clinical staff is required.
• Recognizes when they need to ask for help or continued guidance.
• Maintains and protects the integrity of patient’s tubes, lines, and collection devices.
• Will also move patient valuables and equipment.

Why Saint Luke’s?:

• Saint Luke’s offers competitive salaries and benefits packages to all eligible employees, click here to find out more.
• We believe in creating a collaborative environment where all voices are heard.
• We are here for you and will support you in achieving your goals.
• We are dedicated to innovation and always looking for ways to improve.

Job Requirements:

Applicable Experience:

Less than 1 year Basic Life Support - American Heart Association or Red Cross.

Job Details: Full Time Day (United States of America)

The best place to get care. The best place to give care. Saint Luke’s 12,000 employees strive toward that vision every day. Our employees are proud to work for the only faith-based, nonprofit, locally owned health system in Kansas City. Joining Saint Luke’s means joining a team of exceptional professionals who strive for excellence in patient care. Do the best work of your career within a highly diverse and inclusive workspace where all voices matter.

Join the Kansas City region's premiere provider of health services. Equal Opportunity Employer.