We are hiring an energetic TRANSPORT TECHNICIAN to join our amazing team at St. Luke's Hospital in Chesterfield, MO.
Growing your career as a Full Time TRANSPORT TECHNICIAN is an awesome opportunity to develop excellent skills.
If you are strong in creativity, cooperation and have the right initiative for the job, then apply for the position of TRANSPORT TECHNICIAN at St. Luke's Hospital today!
Working under the direct supervision of the Lead Patient Transporter, the Patient Transporter is responsible for transporting patient, charts and required equipment to various treatment and diagnostic areas throughout the hospital in a safe and efficient manner. Principle Accountabilities: % of Time Spent
1. Follows established department procedure to accurately verify and transport the proper patient by visually checking patient identification band or verifying with nursing staff; reports maintenance needs and safety hazards to Supervisor, Secretary or Director. 5% Measured by: Supervisory observation, documented discrepancies, and as reported by others.
2. Transports patients, charts and required equipment to various treatment and diagnostic areas throughout the hospital in a safe and courteous manner according to department policy and procedure 100% of the time. 70%
3. Reports to nursing unit or control desk and notifies staff of patient being transported and destination; verifies mode of transportation and inquires of patient's special needs. Obtains patient's chart and other necessary paperwork or equipment. 5%
4. Notifies dispatcher of completion of assigned duties and proceeds as instructed. If a delay or problem occurs in transporting a patient, transporter informs dispatcher immediately and proceeds according to instructions issued. Some record keeping is necessary. 10%
5. Maintains department equipment in a clean, safe and serviceable condition; following department 'Lock Out/Tag Out' policy and procedure, removes unsafe equipment from service in a timely manner 100% of the time. Collects, cleans and performs minor repairs on equipment at designated times per established department procedures. 10%
6. Performs other work duties as assigned.
High School graduate or equivalent preferred
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
A)Experience?Previous patient transporting experience preferred, but not required.
B)Skills and Abilities?Ability to read, write and follow verbal and written instructions. After brief training, has knowledge of correct patient transfer methods from bed to stretcher, chair to wheelchair, etc. Good interpersonal and organizational skills; good communication skills; ability to adapt to changing needs. The assessment provided by the Patient Transporter will be consistent with the specific age related needs of the patient. The Patient Transporter is competent to care for patient age groups including the adolescent, adult and geriatric adult patient.
Mission: Faithful to our Episcopal-Presbyterian heritage and its ministry of healing, St. Luke's Hospital is dedicated to improving the health of the community. Using talents and resources responsibly, our medical staff, employees and volunteers provide care for the whole person with compassion, professional excellence, and respect for each other and those we serve. Core Values: Human Dignity, Compassion, Justice, Excellence, and Stewardship. Human Dignity: We accept and treat all persons as being created in the image of God. Compassion: We respond with caring to the needs of others as if they were members of our family. Justice: We honor each person's rights and responsibilities in light of the common good. Excellence: We set and strive to attain high standards of performance and continuous improvement. Stewardship: We use our talents and resources wisely, with honesty and integrity. FACES Friendly Available Caring Efficient Safe Communication Standards: Promotes and provides courteous and effective communication with internal and external customers.
Benefits of working as a TRANSPORT TECHNICIAN in Chesterfield, MO:
? Learning opportunities
? Opportunities to grow
? Competitive salary
