Patient Transporter - Days

Saint Luke's; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint Luke's in Kansas City is seeking a Patient Transporter to move patients by wheelchair, cart or bed throughout the hospital, following department processes to ensure safe and efficient transport. You will maintain the integrity of lines, tubes, and collection devices, document pickups via the Ticket To Ride, and communicate with clinical and non-clinical staff to coordinate care.

This role reports to the Team Lead and may be assigned additional tasks as needed to support operations.

Responsibilities

• Safely transport patients
• Identify safety concerns related to transport equipment

Job description

Job Description

Patient Transporter Through manual or computerized job assignments the Service Associate functions as a Patient Transporter who will move patients by wheelchair, cart or bed throughout the hospital for various reasons. The Service Associate will follow department/system processes to ensure all patients are safely and efficiently transported between departments. Staff will maintain integrity of all lines, tubes, and collection devices. Transport staff may be required to move patients' valuables and equipment. Transporters are responsible to document safe patient pickup and arrival via use of the Ticket To Ride. Good communication with fellow department members as well as clinical and non-clinical staff is required. Transport staff will report to the Team Lead in the absence of the Supervisor and or transport manger. Transporters may be assigned additional tasks as needed.

• Safely transport patients
• Identify safety concerns related to transport equipment