Patient Transporter - Part Time

Saint Luke's Health System; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Saint Luke’s Hospital at the Plaza seeks a Patient Transporter to move patients by wheelchair or car across the hospital. The role emphasizes safety, infection prevention, and clear communication with nursing staff. Weekend coverage and rotation are included.

The position is part-time, with a 30-hour work week and evening/weekend shifts. A Basic Life Support certification is required, issued by the American Heart Association or Red Cross.

Qualifications

• Experience: Less than 1 year.
• BLS certification from American Heart Association or Red Cross.

Responsibilities

• Move patients by wheelchair or car throughout the hospital.
• Protect tubes, lines and collection devices during transport.
• Move patient valuables and equipment as needed.
• Follow infection prevention and patient transfer procedures; communicate with nursing staff.

Skills

Communication with clinical staff

Education

Basic Life Support Certification (American Heart Association or Red Cross)

Job description

Job Description

Saint Luke’s Hospital at the Plaza is seeking a Patient Transporter to join our team. Through manual or computerized job assignments, the Service Associate functions as a Patient Transporter who will move patients by wheel chair or car throughout the hospital for various reasons.

Shift Details

• 30 hours per week
• Friday 12:00 PM to 6:30 PM
• Saturday & Sunday 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM
• Weekend and Holiday rotation
• Must be able to work the exact shift listed

The Work

Utilizes 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.

• Maintains and protects the integrity of patients' tubes lines and collection devices.
• Will also move patient valuables and equipment.
• Weekend and Holiday rotation.

Why Saint Luke’s?

Saint Luke’s offers competitive salaries and benefits packages to all eligible employees.

We believe in creating a collaborative environment where all voices are heard.

We are here for you and will support you in achieving your goals.

We are dedicated to innovation and always looking for ways to improve.

Recognizes when they need to ask for help or continued guidance.

Job Requirements

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

Job Details

Part 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.

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