Patient Transporter Job at UofL Health, Louisville, KY 40202

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Job Description

Overview:

We are hiring at UofL Health University Hospital


530 S. Jackson St. Louisville, KY 40202


Shift: Fulltime, 1st Shift


About us:

UofL Health – University of Louisville Hospital, an academic teaching and research hospital, is at the heart of the Louisville Metro area in downtown Louisville. University Hospital a world-renowned trauma team and a uniquely streamlined, nationally accredited stroke center—the latest innovations in a history of world-class care. University Hospital is the only adult Level I Trauma Center in the region. The Trauma Center admits more than 3,000 patients each year, including 1,500 patients a year who live outside Jefferson County and its surrounding counties—making it a resource not only for Louisville residents but also for people throughout Kentuckiana. Included within the trauma care provided at University Hospital is the only dedicated Burn Center in Kentucky.


Benefits and Perks:
  • Competitive Pay & Benefits Options.
  • Paid Vacation, Sick days, and Holidays.
  • Free tuition to UofL for Part- and Full-time employees for Child/Spouse/Domestic Partner.
  • 401K with Employer Match.
Responsibilities:

Job Summary:

The Transporter will provide safe, reliable, and courteous transportation of patients throughout the medical complex. The employee will be trained and must demonstrate competency in moving of patients, including neonatal, pediatric (birth - 11 years), adolescents (12 - 17 years), adults (18 - 65 years), and geriatric (66 years and older). The Transporter is knowledgeable of department/hospital policies and procedures. Accepts responsibility for own professional growth and continuing education. Must display positive attitude and maintain good working relationship with all internal and external customers.


Some Primary Responsibilities:

  • Transports patients throughout medical complex via wheelchair, stretcher, or bed.
  • Limited clerical duties - answering phones/voice mail, documentation on office log, runslips, and various sign-out logs, and reports as needed.
  • Proper handling of medical equipment including: IV pumps/poles, Oxygen tanks, PCA pumps, Chest tubes, Catheters, Traction.
  • Presents a professional, congenial attitude to all internal and external customers.
Qualifications:
Required Qualifications:
  • High School Graduate or equivalent.
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Previous experience in a medical setting.
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