What are the responsibilities and job description for the Patient Transporter position at Prime Healthcare Services?
Overview
Join an award-winning team of dedicated professionals committed to our core values of quality, compassion and community! Providence Medical Center, a member of Prime Healthcare, offers incredible opportunities to expand your horizons and be part of a community dedicated to making a difference.
Providence Medical Center, located near I-435 and Parallel Pkwy in Kansas City, Kansas, offers an extensive array of diagnostic and medical care. Key services include nationally recognized cardiovascular care, critical care, surgery, neurosurgery, orthopedics, pulmonary services, 24/7 emergency services and wound care center. The hospital is accredited by The Joint Commission and is a member of Prime Healthcare. For more information visit www.providencekc.com or call 913-596-4000.
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Responsibilities
The Transporter is responsible for the safe and timely transfer and transport of patients, equipment and other materials throughout the health center. The Transporter has significant interaction with associates from several departments, with physicians and with patients and visitors for the purpose of providing excellent care and customer service in support of the mission and values of Providence Medical Center. This position reports to the Transportation Supervisor.
Qualifications
Education and Work Experience
1. Must have BLS within 30 days upon hire and maintain current. 2. Ability to walk to perform basic transportation duties. 3. Experience escorting patients by wheelchair or cart preferred.
