Patient Transporter

Saint Luke's Physician Group•Overland Park, KS

34d•Onsite

About The Position

Saint Luke’s South in Overland Park is seeking a Patient Transporter to join their team. Through manual or computerized job assignments, the Service Associate functions as a Patient Transporter who will move patients by wheelchair or car throughout the hospital for various reasons. The role utilizes infection prevention techniques, patient transfer techniques, and knowledge of appropriate routes to assure patients are safely and efficiently moved. Good communication with the nursing clinical staff is essential, and the transporter recognizes when they need to ask for help or continued guidance. They will maintain and protect the integrity of patients' tubes, lines, and collection devices. Additionally, they will move patient valuables and equipment.

Requirements

Less than 1 year of applicable experience.

Responsibilities

Move patients by wheelchair or car throughout the hospital.
Utilize infection prevention techniques and patient transfer techniques.
Assure patients are safely and efficiently moved.
Communicate effectively with nursing clinical staff.
Recognize when to ask for help or continued guidance.
Maintain and protect the integrity of patient's tubes, lines, and collection devices.
Move patient valuables and equipment.