Patient Transporter - UH Lakewood (10:00am - 6:30pm)

Job description

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Patient Transporter - UH Lakewood (10:00am - 6:30pm)
101 Truman Medical Center
Job Location
UH Lakewood Medical Center
Kansas City, Missouri
Department
Patient Transporters UHLMC
Position Type
Full time
Work Schedule
10:00AM - 6:30PM
Hours Per Week
40
Job Description
The position is responsible for the movement of all patients and visitors for admissions, transfers, procedures, discharge or other service needs. Performs a variety of activities related to the transportation of patients, specimens and equipment. Greet and assist patients, and visitors as directed. Carries out transport needs as assigned. Utilizes emergency skills as required.
Minimum Requirements
• Must complete recognized BLS course and maintain certification for continued employment.
• Good verbal communication skills to interact and greet patients, families, doctors, and clinical staff.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds without assistance.
• Lifting greater than 50 pounds requires assistance.
• Ability to walk to perform basic transportation duties.
• Successful completion of skills training as designated by the department including but not limited to oxygen transport, customer service, equipment maintenance, and code blue.