Patient Transporter - All Positions

Mosaic Life Care • St. Joseph, MO

11d • $15

About The Position

Responsible for the transportation of patients and patient related items within the organization. Assists with greeting of patients, transportation, positioning/holding patients and vital signs as needed. Actively participates in outstanding customer service and accepts responsibility in maintaining relationships that are equally respectful to all.
This position works under the supervision of the Director, Associate Team Leader and Lead Technologist/Charge Nurse/Staff Nurse and is employed by Mosaic Health System.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED equivalent.
• Heartsaver or BLS certification required within 90 days from start date.
• CPI certification required within 90 days from start date if working in Emergency Department.

Nice To Haves

• Exceptional Customer service is perferred.
• Previous hospital experience and/or familiarity with medical supplies and equipment preferred.
• Patient Experience and Exceptional Customer service is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Transports patients by wheelchair, cart, bed, or special cart. Patients may be transported while connected to I-Meds, oxygen, or Emerson pumps. Observes patient for life threatening conditions. Transports patients with total weight up to 700 lbs (with assistance), able to assist/transfer patients alone to/from bed, cart, or wheelchair. Transport isolation patients.
• Attaches ER patient back up to correct monitors.
• Maintains appropriate communication with patients, families, visitors, providers, and staff throughout the organization. Serves as a liaison between departments. Must cope well in emergency conditions and handle stressful situations well.
• Assists the technologists with positioning/holding patients while exams are being performed as needed.
• Takes and records temp, B/P, pulse, SaO2 and respiratory rates as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED