Patient Transporter - Evenings

Saint Luke's; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 2,480,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint Luke's Hospital in Kansas City, MO is seeking a Patient Transporter to move patients by wheelchair, cart or bed across departments. You will follow processes, maintain lines and tubes, and document pickups/ arrivals using the Ticket To Ride. Strong communication with staff is required.

The role supports transport of patients and specimens, with shift hours 1500-2330 on weekdays and weekends. Experience is not required beyond basic BLS certification and a willingness to learn in a busy

Qualifications

• Less than 1 year of applicable experience.
• Basic Life Support certification from AHA or Red Cross

Responsibilities

• Safely transport patients
• Identify safety concerns related to transport equipment
• Assist visitors with directions
• Gather and disperse beds, WC, Gurneys
• Transport specimens as needed

Skills

Communication skills

Education

Basic Life Support certification

Job description

Saint Luke's Hospital | 4401 Wornall Rd | Kansas City | MO

Full time

JobReq0059058

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
• Assist visitors with directions
• Gather and disperse beds, WC, Gurneys
• Transport specimens as needed

Shift:1500-2330 Weekdays/Weekends

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)

Saint Luke's Health System includes 18 hospitals and campuses across the Kansas City region, home care and hospice, behavioral health care, dozens of physician practices, a life care senior living community, and more. Find out more about what Saint Luke's offers:

http://www.saintlukeskc.org/about-saint-lukes