Patient Transporter

St. Elizabeth Healthcare • Fort Thomas, KY

7d • Onsite

About The Position

St. Elizabeth Healthcare is hiring a Patient Transporter for its Edgewood Patient Transport Team. The role transports patients and their associated items throughout their hospital stay, to the departure lounge, and to a vehicle for discharge, helping meet customer service and patient throughput needs. The Patient Transporter uses EMR and tracking software, verifies patient identifiers and destinations, documents transport, communicates with the responsible party upon arrival, protects confidential information, and reports medical problems. The role also includes maintaining and disinfecting departmental equipment and following applicable safety procedures and standards. Associates are expected to treat patients, families, visitors, and coworkers with respect, dignity, kindness, and empathy.

Requirements

• High school graduate, GED, or the general education requirements for the country where education was obtained.
• Good communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and interdependently and set priorities.
• Ability to accept and adapt to change.

Responsibilities

• Safely and courteously transport patients and associated items to requested areas, the departure lounge, or a vehicle for discharge.
• Use EMR and tracking software; verify the patient's name, date of birth, room number, and destination, and document transport.
• Notify the responsible party upon arrival and report any medical problems while maintaining patient confidentiality.
• Practice good hand hygiene and ensure each patient is transported safely, courteously, and to the correct destination.
• Maintain and disinfect departmental equipment, including stretchers, wheelchairs, beds, equipment rooms, and chairs in the lounge area.
• Follow applicable safety procedures and Healthcare system, state, and federal safety standards; report safety concerns and incidents, use correct lifting techniques, and dispose of sharps and infectious waste properly.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support effective and efficient department operations.
• Demonstrate respect, dignity, kindness, and empathy in interactions with patients, families, visitors, and employees.

Benefits

• Competitive pay and comprehensive health coverage within the first 30 days.
• Generous paid time off and flexible work schedules.
• Retirement savings with employer match.
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities.
• Wellness, mental health, and recognition programs.
• Career advancement through mentorship and internal mobility.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED