Patient Transporter

Healthcare Ascension; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team at a leading healthcare provider in Kansas, where you will play a crucial role in patient transportation. This full-time position offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on patient care by assisting with their mobility and ensuring their safety during transfers. As part of a compassionate organization, you will benefit from various health insurance options, paid time off, and retirement plans. This is more than just a job; it's a chance to enhance your life and the lives of others in your community, all while working in a supportive and mission-driven environment.

Benefits

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Health Insurance Options

Retirement Benefits

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)

Parental Leave

Adoption Assistance

Qualifications

• BLS certification required within 30 days of hire.
• High school diploma or 1 year of relevant experience needed.

Responsibilities

• Transport patients and equipment throughout the facility.
• Assist patients with entering and exiting vehicles safely.
• Deliver specimens and equipment to the appropriate departments.

Skills

Patient Transportation

BLS Provider Certification

Patient Care

Communication Skills

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

1 Year of Job-Specific Experience

Job description

Details Department: Patient Transportation Schedule: Full time, 40 hrs, 2:00p - 10:30p, with every other weekend Hospital: Ascension Via Christi St Francis Location: Wichita, KS Benefits Paid time off (PTO) Various health insurance options & wellness plans Retirement benefits including employer match plans Long-term & short-term disability Employee assistance programs (EAP) Parental leave & adoption assistance Tuition reimbursement Ways to give back to your community As a military friendly organization, Ascension promotes career flexibility and offers many benefits to help support the well-being of our military families, spouses, veterans and reservists. Our associates are empowered to apply their military experience and unique perspective to their civilian career with Ascension. *Please note, benefits and benefits eligibility can vary by position, exclusions may apply for some roles (for example: PRN, Short-Term Option, etc.). Connect with your Talent Advisor today for additional specifics. Responsibilities Transport patients, specimens and equipment throughout the facility. Transport patients via wheelchair, stretcher or bed to designated sites as requested, including ,patients with oxygen tanks, intravenous pumps, drips, monitors and other equipment. Assist patients with entering and exiting vehicles, including transfer from or to wheelchairs or stretchers. Deliver equipment and specimens to requesting staff or department. May assist staff with removal of deceased bodies from units and transport to morgue. Greet and provide information and direction to patients and visitors. Requirements Licensure / Certification / Registration: BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted. Education: High School diploma equivalency OR 1 year of applicable cumulative job specific experience required. Note: Required professional licensure/certification can be used in lieu of education or experience, if applicable. Additional Preferences No additional preferences. Why Join Our Team Ascension Via Christi caregivers have been caring for and providing healing to Kansas communities for more than 135 years. As the largest healthcare provider in Kansas, we offer career opportunities across a number of hospitals, clinics, therapy centers and home health services. Ascension is a leading non-profit, faith-based national health system made up of over 150,000 associates and 2,600 sites of care, including more than 140 hospitals and 40 senior living communities in 19 states. Our Mission, Vision and Values encompass everything we do at Ascension. Every associate is empowered to give back, volunteer and make a positive impact in their community. Ascension careers are more than jobs; they are opportunities to enhance your life and the lives of the people around you. Equal Employment Opportunity Employer Ascension will provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, gender, sexual orientation, gender identification or expression, age, disability, marital status, amnesty, genetic information, carrier status or any other legally protected status or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster. Pay Non-Discrimination Notice Please note that Ascension will make an offer of employment only to individuals who have applied for a position using our official application. Be on alert for possible fraudulent offers of employment. Ascension will not solicit money or banking information from applicants. This employer participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program. Please click the E-Verify link below for more information. E-Verify
Licensure / Certification / Registration: BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted. Education: High School diploma equivalency OR 1 year of applicable cumulative job specific experience required. Note: Required professional licensure/certification can be used in lieu of education or experience, if applicable.
Transport patients, specimens and equipment throughout the facility. Transport patients via wheelchair, stretcher or bed to designated sites as requested, including ,patients with oxygen tanks, intravenous pumps, drips, monitors and other equipment. Assist patients with entering and exiting vehicles, including transfer from or to wheelchairs or stretchers. Deliver equipment and specimens to requesting staff or department. May assist staff with removal of deceased bodies from units and transport to morgue. Greet and provide information and direction to patients and visitors.