Patient Transporter

St. Luke's Health System • Boise, ID

3d

About The Position

The Patient Transporter, under general supervision, is responsible for the safe and timely transportation of patients, supplies, and equipment throughout the facilities.
Transports patients to and from inpatient units, surgery, therapy, radiology and other areas.
Will have direct patient contact including, but not limited to, assisting patients into/out of bed, transporting equipment, use of assistive devices, and more to meet the patient needs and clinical efforts to enhance the patient experience.
Retrieves medical records, laboratory specimens, supplies and medications as required.
Maintains and cleans transport equipment.
Complies with established personal protective equipment requirements for protection against exposure to blood, body fluids, chemical disinfectants, radiation and hazardous substances.
Adheres to all health and safety requirements in order to meet regulatory and company standards.
Resolves routine questions, issues and problems; refers more complex issues to higher levels.
May assist with dispatch coverage as needed.
May participate in interview, training and onboarding process. May partipicate in performance initiatives as needed.
Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the safe and timely transportation of patients, supplies, and equipment throughout the facilities.
• Transports patients to and from inpatient units, surgery, therapy, radiology and other areas.
• Assisting patients into/out of bed, transporting equipment, use of assistive devices
• Retrieves medical records, laboratory specimens, supplies and medications as required.
• Maintains and cleans transport equipment.
• Complies with established personal protective equipment requirements for protection against exposure to blood, body fluids, chemical disinfectants, radiation and hazardous substances.
• Adheres to all health and safety requirements in order to meet regulatory and company standards.
• Resolves routine questions, issues and problems; refers more complex issues to higher levels.
• May assist with dispatch coverage as needed.
• May participate in interview, training and onboarding process.
• May partipicate in performance initiatives as needed.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Benefits

• competitive salary
• retirement plans
• medical, dental, and vision offerings
• on-site massages
• on-site counseling via our Employee Assistance Program
• access to the Personify Health Wellness tool
• formal training and career development offerings

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees