Patient Transporter

St. Elizabeth Healthcare • Florence, KY

6d • Onsite

About The Position

St. Elizabeth Healthcare is hiring a Patient Transporter for our Florence Patient Transport Team. A Patient Transporter transports patients and patient associated items as requested throughout hospital stay or to departure lounge and to vehicle for discharge to ensure customer service and throughput needs are met. Demonstrate respect, dignity, kindness and empathy in each encounter with all patients, families, visitors and other employees regardless of cultural background.

Requirements

• High School Graduate, GED, or general education requirements for the country that education was obtained
• Good communication skills
• Ability to work independently, interdependently, and set priorities
• Demonstrates the ability to accept and adapt to change
• None

Responsibilities

• Transport patients and patient associated items as requested throughout hospital stay or to departure lounge and to vehicle for discharge to ensure customer service and throughput needs are met.
• Demonstrate respect, dignity, kindness and empathy in each encounter with all patients, families, visitors and other employees regardless of cultural background.
• Transport patients to various areas as requested, using proper equipment, verifying patient name, date of birth, room number and destination and documenting such.
• Notify responsible party upon arrival and report any medical problem, keeping all patient information confidential.
• Ensure safety, courteous and confidential transport of each patient to the correct destination as requested.
• Practice good hand hygiene.
• Maintain and disinfect departmental equipment, such as stretchers, wheelchairs, beds, equipment rooms and chairs in lounge area.
• Perform applicable safety steps required to perform duties to ensure safety for themselves and their patients, and be in compliance with Healthcare system, state and federal safety standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned to assist in the effective and efficient operation of the department.

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