Cardiology Transporter

The University of Kansas Health System • Liberty, MO

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Transports patients to and from the Cardiology department according to patient-specific needs. Assisting staff in basic care needs. Assists in preparing the patient for procedures including positioning the patient and room and/or equipment preparation.

Requirements

• General Educational Development
• Patient transport experience
• patient care experience
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS or BCLS) - American Heart Association (AHA) within 90 Days

Nice To Haves

• Certified Nurse Aide / Assistant (CNA) - State Department for Aging and Disability Services (KS), Department of Health & Senior Services (MO) - Includes licenses for all other states

Responsibilities

• Assist and accompany patients to/from Cardiology department
• Assist patient care staff with basic care needs
• Positions, lifts, and turns patients, as needed, in preparation for care
• Prepares the room and/or equipment for use
• Assists in the use of bedpan, urinal, or commode
• Utilizes, cleans, and maintains supplies including stocking rooms
• Ensures confidentiality of patient information
• Assist hooking up and prepping patients for stress echocardiograms
• Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees