Patient Transporter

Lake Regional Health System; Osage Beach (MO); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Lake Regional Health System in Osage Beach, Missouri is seeking a Patient Transporter to join the Radiology team. You will move patients to procedures, assist with patient handling, and ensure safe, respectful care throughout their hospital visit.

The role emphasizes patient-focused service, teamwork with hospital staff, and adherence to health and safety guidelines while supporting efficient operation of the radiology department.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• BLS certification is required or will be provided free of charge through Lake Regional.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates an understanding and appreciation of the need for customer satisfaction, promotes, and provides patient-focused services, and is responsive to the needs of all customers.
• Engages in creating and maintaining a positive, ethical and productive department and workplace that contributes to achieving progress on LRHS culture and strategic initiatives.
• Performs duties professionally, effectively, and in a timely manner to ensure cost-efficient and safe operation of the service provided while complying with all employment laws and regulatory agencies, including Federal, State and TJC.
• May assist with complaint resolution and maintain a professional attitude and behavior.
• Responds to change with open communication and a willing attitude. Possesses the ability to work with other hospital departments in a collaborative manner.
• Assist patients or lifting patients into wheelchairs or stretchers.
• Transport patients to various locations in the hospital for medical procedures or to an exit and assist with patient moves on and off the exam table.
• Comfort patients and their family members by offering support and encouragement.
• Comply with health, safety and sanitation regulations.
• Provide information and directions to patients and visitors.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

BLS certification

Job description

Patient Transporter

Lake Regional Health System Osage Beach, Missouri, United States

About this position

Lake Regional Health System is seeking a Patient Transporter to join our Radiology team at our hospital campus located in the beautiful Lake of the Ozarks area. This is an exciting opportunity to utilize your experience and skills to make a real positive impact. As a highly regarded member of our health system, you will be proudly serving both patients and providers in our esteemed 121-bed hospital.

Key Responsibilities

• Demonstrates an understanding and appreciation of the need for customer satisfaction, promotes, and provides patient-focused services, and is responsive to the needs of all customers.
• Engages in creating and maintaining a positive, ethical and productive department and workplace that contributes to achieving progress on LRHS culture and strategic initiatives.
• Performs duties professionally, effectively, and in a timely manner to ensure cost-efficient and safe operation of the service provided while complying with all employment laws and regulatory agencies, including Federal, State and TJC.
• May assist with complaint resolution and maintain a professional attitude and behavior.
• Responds to change with open communication and a willing attitude. Possesses the ability to work with other hospital departments in a collaborative manner.
• Assist patients or lifting patients into wheelchairs or stretchers.
• Transport patients to various locations in the hospital for medical procedures or to an exit and assist with patient moves on and off the exam table.
• Comfort patients and their family members by offering support and encouragement.
• Comply with health, safety and sanitation regulations.
• Provide information and directions to patients and visitors.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• BLS certification (training provided free of charge through Lake Regional)

Additional certifications may be required for this position and will be coordinated by Lake Regional as a part of your ongoing training and development.

Lake Regional offers a competitive compensation package that includes excellent benefits.