Patient Transporter - Weekends

Saint Luke's Health System; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Saint Luke's Health System in Kansas City, MO is seeking a Service Associate to act as a Patient Transporter, moving patients by wheelchair or cart throughout the hospital. You will follow infection prevention practices, use safe routes, maintain the integrity of patient tubes and devices, and communicate with nursing staff to ensure safe, efficient transfers.

Shifts are Part Time Day, 6:00 AM–6:30 PM on Saturdays and Sundays. No prior experience required; orientation provided.

Qualifications

• Less than 1 year experience is noted in the job posting.

Responsibilities

• Move patients by wheelchair or cart throughout the hospital.
• Follow infection prevention techniques and safe transfer routes.
• Communicate with nursing staff to ensure patient safety and efficient transfers.
• Maintain the integrity of patient tubes, lines, and collection devices.
• Move patient valuables and equipment as needed.

Job description

Job Description Through manual or computerized job assignments the Service Associate functions as a Patient Transporter who will move patients by wheelchair or cart throughout the hospital for various reasons. The Service Associate will utilize 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. The Service Associate will recognize when they need to ask for help or continued guidance. Maintain an protect the integrity of patient s tubes lines and collection devices. Will also move patient valuables and equipment. Shifts - 6A-1830 Sat/Sun

Job Requirements

Applicable Experience: Less than 1 year

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.

Find out more about what Saint Luke’s offers: http://www.saintlukeskc.org/about-saint-lukes