Patient Transporter - Evenings

SLELS Saint Luke's East Hospital; Lake Lotawana (MO); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint Luke's Health System seeks a Service Associate to move patients within the hospital using wheelchairs or carts, following infection prevention protocols and patient transfer routes. Strong communication with nursing staff is required to ensure safe, efficient movement.

The role operates during evenings with shifts that support hospital operations, and emphasizes protecting patient tubing and devices while handling valuables and equipment as needed.

Qualifications

• Less than 1 year of applicable experience.
• BLS certification required (American Heart Association or Red Cross).

Responsibilities

• Transport patients by wheelchair or cart while maintaining infection prevention practices.
• Communicate effectively with nursing staff and follow routes for safe transfers.
• Protect patient tubes, lines and collection devices during movement.
• Assist with relocating patient valuables and equipment as needed.

Skills

Basic Life Support

Education

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Job description

Job Description Through manual or computerized job assignments the Service Associate functions as a Patient Transporter who will move patients by wheelchair or cart throughout the hospital for various reasons. The Service Associate will 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. The Service Associate will recognize when they need to ask for help or continued guidance. Maintain an protect the integrity of patient s tubes lines and collection devices. Will also move patient valuables and equipment.

Shifts - M-F, 2:15 PM to 10:45 PM

Job Requirements Applicable Experience: Less than 1 year Basic Life Support - American Heart Association or Red Cross

Job Details Full Time Evening (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