Patient Transporter - Patient Transport

Owensboro Health; Owensboro (KY); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Owensboro Health Regional Hospital is seeking a Part-Time Patient Transport member to move patients, specimens, and equipment through the facility. The role requires assisting patients, maintaining oxygen levels, and coordinating with teams across departments to ensure smooth patient flow.

Responsibilities include loading and unloading patients, handling transfers, and supporting morgue and visitor guidance as needed.

Qualifications

• Requires critical thinking skills and decisive judgment.
• Works under minimal supervision.
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

Responsibilities

• Transports patients via wheelchair, stretcher, or bed to designated sites.
• Provides continuous oxygen to patients by setting tanks to the same level.
• Assists patients with entering/exiting vehicles and transfers from wheelchairs or stretchers.
• Delivers equipment and specimens to requesting team members or departments.
• Assists with removal of deceased bodies and transport to morgue.
• Greets and directs patients and visitors.

Skills

Critical thinking

Decisive judgment

Stress management

Supervision awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

BLS (within 90 days)

Job description

Weekend Requirements: Every Other | Work Hours: 1300-2130 | Status: Part Time - 0.5 FTE (40 hours per pay period) | Entity: Owensboro Health Regional Hospital | Department: Patient TransportJob Summary:Transports patients, specimens, and equipment throughout the facility.Job Responsibilities:A Transports patients via wheelchair, stretcher, or bed to designated sites as requested, including patients with oxygen tanks, intravenous pumps, drips, monitors, and other equipment.Provides continuous oxygen to patients by setting the oxygen tanks to the same level already being provided.Assists patients with entering and exiting vehicles, including transfer from or to wheelchairs or stretchers.Delivers equipment and specimens to requesting team members or department.Assists team members with removal of deceased bodies from units and transport to morgue.Greets and provides information and direction to patients and visitors.Skills and Attributes:Requires critical thinking skills and decisive judgment.Works under minimal supervision.Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.Position Requirements:Work ExperienceA minimum of 2 years relevant experience preferred.EducationHigh school diploma, General Equivalency Diploma (GED) or higher preferredLicensure/Certification/RegistrationBLS - Certified as a Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider required within 90 days of employment in this positionOrganizational Responsibilities:Supports Owensboro Health’s Mission, Vision, Core Commitments, and business interests. Adheres to all organizational policies and procedures. Executes all tasks and behaves in a manner consistent with a culture of compliance, safety and a high reliability organization.Additional Job Information:This job description describes the general nature and level of work required by the position. It is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of qualifications, skills, duties, responsibilities or working conditions of the job. Specific duties and responsibilities consistent with the general nature and level of work described may vary by department and additional related duties may be assigned as needed. Some duties listed may not apply to all employees with this job description.The job description is subject to change with or without notice, and Management reserves the right to add, modify or remove any qualification or duty. Nothing in this job description changes the existing at-will employment relationship between the Organization and the employee occupying the position.Standard ADA Settings:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Physical Demands: (Clinical-Hospital)Standing: 75%Walking: 75%Sitting: 50Lifting 0-25 lbs: 75%Lifting 25-75 lbs: 25%Lifting over 75 lbs: 25%Carrying 0-25 lbs: 75%Carrying 2575 lbs: 25%Carrying over 75 lbs: 25%Pushing/Plling 0-25 lbs: 75%Pushing/Pulling 25-75 lbs: 75%Pushing/Pulling over 75 lbs: 75%Climbing: 50%Bending/Stooping: 75%Kneeling: 50%Crouching/Crawling: 50%Reaching: 75%Talking: 75%Hearing: 75%Repetitive Foot/Leg Movements: 25%Repetitive Hand/Arm Movements: 75%Keyboard Data Entry: 75%Running: 50%Vision: Depth Perception: 75%Vision: Distinguish Color: 75%Vision: Seeing Far: 75%Vision: Seeing Near: 75%Hazardous Drug Risk Exposure:Risk Level: Low-RiskOwensboro Health Core CommitmentsINTEGRITY - We conduct ourselves with a high level of responsibility, reliability and honesty because we take seriously the trust of our patients and coworkers.RESPECT - We value and accept the unique talents and contributions of every patient, customer and team member in the Owensboro Health community.TEAMWORK - We build a spirit of connectivity and fellowship by striving together to overcome obstacles, surpass goals, celebrate accomplishments and plan the future.INNOVATION - We foster original ideas and creative solutions that improve our daily work and promote the mission of Owensboro Health.SERVICE - We focus on service to patients, customers and team members by anticipating their needs, thoughtfully meeting those needs and continually improving the quality of everything we do.EXCELLENCE - We reach beyond basic expectations to expand our knowledge and awareness, produce exceptional work and provide outstanding service.