Patient Transporter jobs in Kansas City, KS
Patient Transporter transports patients to and from their inpatient beds and other areas like therapy, surgery or radiology. Other responsibilities include retrieving medical records, lab results, supplies and medications. Being a Patient Transporter may require a high school diploma or its equivalent. Has knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Additionally, Patient Transporter typically reports to a supervisor. The Patient Transporter may require 0-1 year of general work experience. Possesses a moderate understanding of general aspects of the job. Works under the close direction of senior personnel in the functional area. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
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Patient Transporter - 2nd shift
- UKH University of Kansas Hospital Authority
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Kansas, KS
FULL_TIME
- Position Title Patient Transporter - 2nd shift Evenings - Full Time Bell Hospital Position Summary / Career Interest: Transports patients by assisting patients in and out of taxis, ambulances, cars, and helicopters; lifting patients on and off beds; moving them to and from special service and treatment areas, and operating rooms; using wheelchairs or moveable beds. This posting is for needs on our 2nd shift, which is from 3pm-11:30pm. Please only apply if you are interested in this shift. Responsibilities: Demonstrates competence in the areas of critical thinking, interpersonal relationships, and technical skills. Demonstrates ability to provide care/service safely and efficiently for the care of each patient. Presents a neat and clean appearance, appropriate for a professional health care environment in accordance with hospital and Central Transportation and Dispatch (CTD) Policy. Demonstrates and maintains a high level of professionalism at all times. Takes initiative, stays productive, looks for patients to transport, requests next move, access patient readiness and requests another move if current assignment will be delayed more than 5 minutes. Keeps CTD radio on and wears earpiece, at all times while at hospital, including breaks. Uses appropriate radio etiquette at all times, utilizing appropriate ten-codes and statements in a pleasant tone of voice. Properly identifies patient that is to be transported. Acknowledges and maintains the right to privacy and confidentiality. Notifies nursing staff of patient transports prior to leaving the floor and after the return of each patient. Signs patient in and out of each patient care area. Attends to patient’s comfort and safety during transport. Assists other members of the Central Transportation Department as needed (i.e., other transport functions or with locating equipment needed to perform a transport in a timely fashion). Informs receiving departments in person of a patient’s arrival. Informs nursing and/or technician whenever there is a change of status in transporting a patient (i.e., refusal, delay, different mode of transportation.) Informs receiving department and the CTD Dispatcher of any delays, cancellations, and changes in mode of transportation. Assumes responsibility for the transportation (patient and non-patient) activities and other tasks that contribute to the patient’s care. Maintains a patient-centered focus and strives to support the mission, goals and values of the hospital, department and division. Assists nursing personnel to position patients for all types of transports and provide proper immobilization of patient as required. (IVs Portable Oxygen, etc.) Handles patient and non-patient moves with the same sense of urgency. Removes transportation equipment from the patient care areas and returns them to the proper locations. (Stretchers, wheelchairs, beds, etc.) Performs daily work assignments in an efficient, organized manner and with an optimum degree of accuracy. Interacts with physicians and other technical staff to provide quality, safe and efficient care for the patient. Reports equipment malfunctions promptly to Dispatcher, marks equipment appropriately and delivers equipment to Biomed. Attends annual refresher and as needed training for demonstrating competency of all equipment used during the transportation of patients. Equipment includes but not limited to: Wheelchair, Stretcher/Gurney, TotaLift, Telemetry Monitor, Slide-Board, Air-Pal, Gate-Belt, O2 (oxygen) usage, Video Chair and various types of Beds. Answers pager in a timely and courteous fashion. Enters transportation data into CTD computer when assisting Dispatcher. Assists Supervisor with departmental training and orientation of new employees. Trains new employees on maintaining and collecting transportation data. Performs Patient Transporter functions as requested. Capability to effective operate the following equipment while safely transporting patients: (1)Wheelchair – Feet, Leg Rests, Arm Rests and Brakes. (2)Stretcher/Gurney – Raise, Lower, Raise Head Area, Steer Mode, Neutral and Brakes (3)TotaLift Chair – Raise, Lower, Raise as Chair, Foot Rests, Transfer Crank and Breaks. (4)Telemetry Monitor Removal – Leeds, Electrodes, Monitor (5)Slide-Board – Transfer of Patient. (6)Air-Pal – Motor, Mattress and Hose. (7)Gate Belt – Transport of Patient. (8)O2-Oxygen Tank – Tank, Regulator, Valves, O2 Carrier and exchange of tanks. (9)Video Chair – Raise, Lower, Raise as Chair, Foot Rests, Seat Belt and Brakes. *Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department. *Note: These statements are intended to describe the essential functions of the job and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. Skills and duties may vary dependent upon your department or unit. Other duties may be assigned as required. Requirements: Basic Life Support Certification (CPR, AED and Choking) to be completed within 60 days of hire date Preferred: High school diploma or GED Time Type: Full time Job Requisition ID: R-31414 We are an equal employment opportunity employer without regard to a person’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age (40 or older), disability, veteran status or genetic information. Need help finding the right job? We can recommend jobs specifically for you! Create a custom Job Alert by selecting criteria that suit your career interests. Notice: If you are a Current Employee or Contract Worker, please log into Workday to search for and apply to jobs using the Career application or by searching "Find Jobs". Your application, if submitted using this portal, cannot be moved forward. About The University of Kansas Health System As part of the region’s premier academic medical center, The University of Kansas Health System in Kansas City is a world-class healthcare provider and destination for complex care and diagnosis. We are driven by our commitment to service, continuous improvement and to the highest degree of excellence. Collaboration between physicians, nurses, researchers, educators and other professionals who share their expertise leads to exciting discoveries and life-changing treatments for the people we serve.
- 14 Days Ago
Patient Transporter Full Time Days
- AdventHealth Shawnee Mission
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Shawnee, KS
FULL_TIME
- Description Patient Transporter AdventHealth Shawnee Mission Location Address: Shawnee Mission, KS 66204 Top Reasons To Work At AdventHealth Shawnee Mission Received Magnet® recognition from the Ameri...
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Transporter Clerk PRN
- Menorah Medical Center
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Overland Park, KS
FULL_TIME
- Introduction Do you have the PRN career opportunities as a Transporter Clerk you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join Menorah Medical Center which is part o...
- 6 Days Ago
FOOD TRANSPORTER/DELIVERY DRIVER (FULL TIME)
- Compass Group
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Lenexa, KS
FULL_TIME
- Canteen Quarterly Bonuses!!!We are hiring immediately for full time FOOD TRANSPORTER/DELIVERY DRIVER positions.Location: MG Foods - 9759 Commerce Parkway, Lenexa, KS 66219 Note: online applications ac...
- 23 Days Ago
FOOD TRANSPORTER/DELIVERY DRIVER (FULL TIME)
- Compass Group USA
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Lenexa, KS
FULL_TIME
- Quarterly Bonuses!!! We are hiring immediately for full time FOOD TRANSPORTER/DELIVERY DRIVER positions. Location: MG Foods - 9759 Commerce Parkway, Lenexa, KS 66219 Note: online applications accepted...
- 25 Days Ago
FOOD TRANSPORTER/DELIVERY DRIVER (FULL TIME)
- Compass Group Careers
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Lenexa, KS
FULL_TIME
- Canteen Quarterly Bonuses!!!We are hiring immediately for full time FOOD TRANSPORTER/DELIVERY DRIVER positions.Location: MG Foods - 9759 Commerce Parkway, Lenexa, KS 66219 Note: online applications ac...
- 26 Days Ago
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Patient Service Representative
- The University of Kansas Health System
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Overland Park, KS
- Position Title Patient Service Representative Days - Full Time KUCC - Overland Park Position Summary / Career Interest: ...
- 4/23/2024 12:00:00 AM
Patient Service Specialist
- Select Medical Corporation
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Kansas City, MO
- Overview Patient Service Specialist Kansas City, MO Full Time Job Description When patients enter our center in Parkvill...
- 4/23/2024 12:00:00 AM
Patient Transporter PRN
- Research Medical Center
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Kansas City, MO
- Description Introduction Are you looking for a work environment where diversity and inclusion thrive? Submit your applic...
- 4/22/2024 12:00:00 AM
Patient Service Representative
- Medix
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Overland Park, KS
- Medix is Hiring for a Patient Service Representative with a Dermatology/ENT clinic in the Overland Park area! Schedule: ...
- 4/22/2024 12:00:00 AM
Clinical Patient Safety Manager
- nFuzion
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Lenexa, KS
- Job Description Job Description WHO WE ARE We advance child health through innovation in the quality, cost, and delivery...
- 4/21/2024 12:00:00 AM
Patient Service Specialist
- Select Medical
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Kansas City, MO
- Patient Service Specialist Kansas City, MO Full Time Job Description When patients enter our center in Parkville, we wan...
- 4/21/2024 12:00:00 AM
Patient Service Specialist - Float
- Select Medical
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Overland Park, KS
- Patient Service Speicalist Overland Park, Kansas Float Position - will travel to different clinics Job Description When ...
- 4/21/2024 12:00:00 AM
OR Technician
- Ncg Associates
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Kansas City, MO
- NCG Associates is a leading healthcare staffing company dedicated to connecting talented professionals with rewarding ca...
- 4/21/2024 12:00:00 AM
About Kansas City, Kansas
Kansas City is the third-largest city in the State of Kansas, the county seat of Wyandotte County, and the third-largest city of the Kansas City metropolitan area. Kansas City, Kansas is abbreviated as "KCK" to differentiate it from Kansas City, Missouri, after which it is named. It is part of a consolidated city-county government known as the "Unified Government". Wyandotte County also includes the independent cities of Bonner Springs and Edwardsville. As of the 2010 census, the city had a population of 145,786 residents. It is situated at Kaw Point, which is the junction of the Missouri an...
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Income Estimation for Patient Transporter jobs
$28,518 to $36,529
Kansas City, Kansas area prices
were up 1.7% from a year ago
were up 1.7% from a year ago
What does a Patient Transporter do?
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Typically, a patient transporter employed by a hospital or other medical service provider normally has to undergo some basic first aid training because many patients need immediate medical assistance and transporter teams do not typically include doctors.
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Drivers taking patients for lab tests or doctor visits usually know basic first aid and life-saving measures.
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“It is important to keep patients moving throughout the facility with less wait time, less confusion, and less stress.
January 03, 2020