Job Details
Overview:
We are Hiring at UofL Health-University Hospital!
Location: 530 S. Jackson Street Louisville, KY 40202
Shift: 7a - 3:30p
About Us
UofL Hospital, a 404-bed academic teaching and research hospital, is at the heart of the Louisville Metro area in downtown Louisville. UofL Hospital offers a second-to-none cancer center, world-renowned trauma team and a uniquely streamlined, nationally accredited stroke centerthe latest innovations in a history of world-class care. UofL Hospital is the only adult Level I Trauma Center in the region, which includes the only dedicated burn center in Kentucky.
Our Mission
As an academic health care system, we will transform the health of the communities we serve through compassionate, innovative, patient-centered care.
Job Summary
The Transporter provides safe, reliable, and courteous transportation to patients throughout the medical complex. The employee will receive training 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 must be knowledgeable of department/hospital policies and procedures. They will guide their own professional growth and continuing education.
Responsibilities:
Ensures proper identification of patients prior to transport
Maintains positive and professional relationships with patients
Assists and transports patients effectively via wheelchair, bed, and stretcher,
Follows established standards to transport isolation patients, when applicable
Provides physical support to patients when ambulating
Handles medical equipment safely while transporting
Follows safety precautions and infection control techniques
Performs clerical duties related to the acceptance of tasks and proper functioning of the department, including answering phones/voice mail, reporting and documentation on office log, run slips, and various sign-out logs
Demonstrates exceptional customer service and interacts effectively with physicians, patients, residents, visitors, staff and the broader health care community
Maintains compliance with all company policies, procedures and standards of conduct
Complies with HIPAA privacy and security requirements to maintain confidentiality at all times
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
Education:
High school diploma or GED/ equivalent (required)
- Individuals between the ages of 16 and 18 may be employed on a temporary basis in positions not prohibited and for hours not to exceed those prescribed by the Department of Labor and the Commonwealth of Kentucky and who are on the path to earning a high school diploma or GED (see Employment of Minors policy)
Experience:
Prior hospital transport experience (preferred)
Certification:
Basic Life Support (BLS) accredited by the American Heart Association (AHA) (required)
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