Patient Transporter Internal / External

US-ID-Twin Falls

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Req #: 100801
Type: Part-Time
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St. Luke's Health System

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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:Part Time Evenings, some weekends required

* 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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