Patient Transporter - Evenings

@ SLH Saint Luke's Hospital of Kansas City
SLH Saint Luke's Hospital of Kansas Cityslhsaintluke'shospitalofkansascity.com

Patient Transporter - Evenings

Kansas City, MO
Posted 1 week ago

About the job

Join our healthcare team as a Patient Transporter, responsible for moving patients, specimens, and supplies safely throughout the hospital. Good communication and safety focus are essential. Full-time evening shifts available.

Requirements

  • Less than 1 year experience
  • Basic Life Support (BLS)
  • Good communication skills
  • Hospital transport knowledge

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Ability to follow safety protocols
  • Reliable and team-oriented
  • Physical stamina

Full job description

Job Description​

Patient Transporter Through manual or computerized job assignments the Service Associate functions as a Patient Transporter who will move patients by wheelchair, cart or bed throughout the hospital for various reasons. The Service Associate will follow department/system processes to ensure all patients are safely and efficiently transported between departments. Staff will maintain integrity of all lines, tubes, and collection devices. Transport staff may be required to move patients' valuables and equipment. Transporters are responsible to document safe patient pickup and arrival via use of the Ticket To Ride. Good communication with fellow department members as well as clinical  and non-clinical staff is required. Transport staff will report to the Team Lead in the absence of the Supervisor and or transport manger. Transporters may be assigned additional tasks as needed. 

  • Safely transport patients    

  • Identify safety concerns related to transport equipment          

  • Assist visitors with directions      

  • Gather and disperse beds, WC, Gurneys      

  • Transport specimens as needed 

Shift:1500-2330 Weekdays/Weekends

Job Requirements

Applicable Experience:

Less than 1 year

Basic Life Support - American Heart Association or Red Cross

Job Details

Full Time

Day (United States of America)

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