Patient Transporter - Part Time

Saint Luke's Health System; Overland Park (KS); On-site; USD 20,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Saint Luke's South in Overland Park is seeking a Part Time Evening Patient Transporter to move patients by wheelchair or car throughout the hospital.

You will follow infection prevention practices, communicate with the nursing staff, and ensure the safe handling of tubes, lines and equipment during transfers. No extensive experience is required; training is provided and you will join a collaborative team with competitive pay and benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience: Less than 1 year
• No extensive experience required; training provided

Responsibilities

• Utilizes infection prevention techniques and transfer knowledge to move patients safely and efficiently
• Maintains communication with nursing staff during transfers
• Recognizes when to ask for help or guidance
• Protects the integrity of patient tubes, lines, and collection devices
• Moves patient valuables and equipment as needed

Job description

Job Description

The Opportunity: Saint Luke's South in Overland Park 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

Part Time Evening

Responsibilities

• 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
• Recognizes when they need to ask for help or continued guidance
• Maintains and protects the integrity of patient's tubes lines and collection devices
• Will also move patient valuables and equipment

Salary

Minimum starting rates of $17.50 per hour Evening and Weekend Shift Differential $1.00, Weekend Shift Differential $2.00

Company Information

We believe in creating a collaborative environment, while looking for innovative ways to improve. We offer competitive salaries and benefits packages to all eligible employees.

Job Requirements

Applicable Experience: Less than 1 year

Job Details

Part 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.

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