Patient Transporter — Safe, Compassionate Hospital Mobility

UofL Health, Inc.; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

UofL Health is seeking a Transporter to provide safe, reliable transportation for patients across the medical complex at JHHS - Jewish Hospital - UMC in Louisville. You will handle moving patients from neonatal to geriatric ages, with training and demonstrated competency in patient movement to ensure comfort and safety.

Requires high school diploma or GED, BLS certification, and may prefer prior hospital transport experience.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or GED/ equivalent (required).
• Experience: Prior hospital transport experience (preferred).
• Certification: Basic Life Support (BLS) by American Heart Association (required).

Responsibilities

• Identify patient needs and adapt care accordingly.
• Recognize changes in patient status and report to nursing.
• Use proper body mechanics and lifting techniques.
• Adapt communication to individual patient needs.
• Maintain patient safety and confidentiality.
• Provide exceptional customer service and collaborate with team.

Skills

Patient assessment

Status reporting

Body mechanics

Communication style

Patient safety

Professional relationships

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

TeleTracking

Job description

UofL Health is seeking a Transporter to provide safe, reliable transportation for patients across the medical complex at JHHS - Jewish Hospital - UMC in Louisville. You will handle moving patients from neonatal to geriatric ages, with training and demonstrated competency in patient movement to ensure comfort and safety.

Requires high school diploma or GED, BLS certification, and may prefer prior hospital transport experience.