Patient Transporter Internal / External
US-ID-Twin Falls
careers
Req #: 107694
Type: Full-Time
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Overview: What You Can Expect: * Friday through Tuesday 2pm-10:30pm * 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 This role is subject to St. Luke's driving policy, which requires individuals in this role to not have a record of certain driving-related offenses within the past three (3) years, including but not limited to: Suspension of License, Driving Under the Influence, Reckless or Negligent Driving... If hired, St. Luke's will conduct a driving records check upon hire and continuously thereafter for individuals hired into this role. Individuals will be required to maintain a valid, current 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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