Patient Transporter Internal / External

St. Luke's Health System•Twin Falls, ID

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Patient Transporter works under general supervision to safely and promptly transport patients, supplies, and equipment throughout St. Luke’s facilities. The role involves direct patient contact and supports patient needs and clinical efforts to enhance the patient experience. The position is full-time in Twin Falls, Idaho, with a stated schedule of 10:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
No prior experience required.
Valid, current driver's license.
Must meet St. Luke’s driving policy requirements, including restrictions related to certain driving offenses within the past three years.
Must maintain a valid, current driver's license; driving records are checked upon hire and continuously thereafter.

Responsibilities

Transport patients to and from inpatient units, surgery, therapy, radiology, and other areas.
Assist patients into and out of bed and use assistive devices as needed during transport.
Transport equipment and support patient needs and clinical efforts to enhance the patient experience.
Retrieve medical records, laboratory specimens, supplies, and medications as required.
Maintain and clean transport equipment.
Follow personal protective equipment requirements to protect against exposure to blood, body fluids, chemical disinfectants, radiation, and hazardous substances.
Follow health and safety requirements to meet regulatory and company standards.
Resolve routine questions, issues, and problems, referring more complex issues to higher levels.
Assist with dispatch coverage as needed.
Participate in interviews, training, onboarding, and performance initiatives as needed.
Perform other assigned duties and responsibilities.