Patient Transporter Internal / External-157759

St. Luke's Health System; Twin Falls (ID); On-site; USD 42,981,000 - 57,859,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site wellness programs

Competitive benefits package

Employee assistance program

Job summary

St. Luke’s Health System in Twin Falls, Idaho, is seeking a Patient Transporter to safely move patients, supplies, and equipment across the facility. This full-time role features a 10am start and a Monday–Friday schedule, with direct patient contact and teamwork with clinical staff.

You should have a High School Diploma or equivalent and a valid driver's license. The posting notes adherence to safety policies and ongoing training; benefits are included as part of our supportive workplace culture.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Experience: None.
• Licenses/Certifications: Valid Driver's License.

Responsibilities

• Transports patients to and from inpatient units, surgery, therapy, radiology and other areas.
• Direct patient contact including assisting patients into/out of bed, transporting equipment, use of assistive devices, and more to meet patient needs.
• Retrieves medical records, laboratory specimens, supplies and medications as required.
• Maintains and cleans transport equipment.
• Complies with PPE and health and safety requirements.
• Adheres to all health and safety requirements to meet regulatory and company standards.
• Resolves routine questions, issues and problems; refers more complex issues to higher levels.
• May assist with dispatch coverage as needed.
• May participate in interview, training and onboarding process. May participate in performance initiatives as needed.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Skills

Patient transport

Safety awareness

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Description & Requirements
At St. Luke’s, we pride ourselves on fostering a workplace culture that values diversity, promotes collaboration, and prioritizes employee well-being. Our commitment to excellence in patient care extends to creating an environment where our team can thrive both personally and professionally. With opportunities for growth, competitive benefits, and a supportive community of colleagues, St. Luke’s is truly a great place to work.

Description & Requirements
At St. Luke’s, we pride ourselves on fostering a workplace culture that values diversity, promotes collaboration, and prioritizes employee well-being. Our commitment to excellence in patient care extends to creating an environment where our team can thrive both personally and professionally. With opportunities for growth, competitive benefits, and a supportive community of colleagues, St. Luke’s is truly a great place to work.What You Can Expect

• Full time 10am start time, Monday-Friday
• Twin Falls
  

The Patient Transporter, under general supervision, is responsible for the safe and timely transportation of patients, supplies, and equipment throughout the facilities.

• Transports patients to and from inpatient units, surgery, therapy, radiology and other areas.
• Will have direct patient contact including, but not limited to, assisting patients into/out of bed, transporting equipment, use of assistive devices, and more to meet the patient needs and clinical efforts to enhance the patient experience.
• Retrieves medical records, laboratory specimens, supplies and medications as required.
• Maintains and cleans transport equipment.
• Complies with established personal protective equipment requirements for protection against exposure to blood, body fluids, chemical disinfectants, radiation and hazardous substances.
• Adheres to all health and safety requirements in order to meet regulatory and company standards.
• Resolves routine questions, issues and problems; refers more complex issues to higher levels.
• May assist with dispatch coverage as needed.
• May participate in interview, training and onboarding process. May partipicate in performance initiatives as needed.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
  

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent
• Experience: None
• Licenses/Certifications: Valid Driver's License
  

This role is subject to St. Luke's driving policy, which requires individuals in this role to not have a record of certain driving-related offenses within the past three (3) years, including but not limited to: Suspension of License, Driving Under the Influence, Reckless or Negligent Driving...
If hired, St. Luke's will conduct a driving records check upon hire and continuously thereafter for individuals hired into this role. Individuals will be required to maintain a valid, current driver's license
What's In It For You
At St. Luke’s, caring for people in the communities we serve is our mission – and this includes our own SLHS team. We offer a robust benefits package to support our teams both professionally and personally. In addition to a competitive salary and retirement plans, we ensure our team feels supported in their benefits beyond the typical medical, dental, and vision offerings. We care about you and have fantastic financial and physical wellness options, such as: on-site massages, on-site counseling via our Employee Assistance Program, access to the Personify Health Wellness tool, as well as other formal training and career development offerings to ensure you are meeting your career goals.
St. Luke’s is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, religion, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status or condition protected by law.

• Please note: this posting is not reflective of all job duties and responsibilities and is intended to provide an overview to job seekers.