Patient Transporter - Days - Saint Luke's Health System
Lees Summit, MO
About the Job
Job Description
The Opportunity:
Saint Luke’s East in Lee's Summit is seeking a Patient Transporter to join our team. Through manual or computerized job assignments the Service Associate functions as a Patient Transporter who will move patients by wheelchair or cart throughout the hospital for various reasons. The Service Associate will utilize 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 required. The Service Associate will recognize when they need to ask for help or continued guidance. They will maintain and protect the integrity of patient tube lines and collection devices. They will also move patient valuables and equipment.
The Shift:
- Monday through Friday
- 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
- Potential Weekend/Holiday rotations
The Work:
Utilizesinfection 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 required
Recognizeswhen they need to ask for help or continued guidance
Maintainsandprotectsthe integrity of patient’s tubes lines and collection devices
Will also move patient valuables and equipment
Why Saint Luke’s?
Minimumstarting rates of $17.50 per hour
Evening and Weekend Shift Differential $1.00, Night Shift Differential $2.00
We believe in creating a collaborative environment, while looking for innovative ways to improve.
We offer competitive salaries and benefits packages to all eligible employees, clickhereto find out more.
Job Requirements
Applicable Experience:
Less than 1 yearBasic Life Support - American Heart Association or Red Cross
Job Details
Full TimeDay (United States of America)
The best place to get care. The best place to give care. Saint Luke’s 12,000 employees strive toward that vision every day. Our employees are proud to work for the only faith-based, nonprofit, locally owned health system in Kansas City. Joining Saint Luke’s means joining a team of exceptional professionals who strive for excellence in patient care. Do the best work of your career within a highly diverse and inclusive workspace where all voices matter.
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