Patient Transporter Internal / External
US-ID-Twin Falls
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Req #: 98796
Type: Full-Time
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Overview: At St. Luke's, we pride ourselves on fostering a workplace culture that values diversity, promotes collaboration, and prioritizes employee well-being. Our commitment to excellence in patient care extends to creating an environment where our team can thrive both personally and professionally. With opportunities for growth, competitive benefits, and a supportive community of colleagues, St. Luke's is truly a great place to work. What You Can Expect: * Schedule 10pm-6am Thurs-Mon * 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. * Transport ambulatory patients and equipment in vehicles. * Acts as a valet for incoming patients/visitors, as needed. * 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 improvement initiatives as needed. * Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned. Qualifications: * Education: High School Diploma or equivalent * Licenses/Certifications: Valid Driver's License Responsibilities: 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. * Transport ambulatory patients and equipment in vehicles. * Acts as a valet for incoming patients/visitors, as needed. * 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 improvement initiatives as needed. * Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned. Qualifications: * Education: High School Diploma or equivalent * Experience: None * Licenses/Certifications: Valid Driver's License
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