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CHI Saint Joseph Health System Lexington, Kentucky
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The posted compensation range of $15.00 - $21.47 /hour is a reasonable estimate that extends from the lowest to the highest pay CommonSpirit in good faith believes it might pay for this particular job, based on the circumstances at the time of posting. CommonSpirit may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range as permitted by law.

Requisition ID 2024-377838 Employment Type PRN Department Patient Transportation Hours/Pay Period 0 Shift Varies Weekly Schedule PRN Varied Remote No Category Medical Transportation
Overview

Welcome to Saint Joseph Hospital, a 433-bed hospital founded in 1877 by the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth as the first Hospital in Lexington, Kentucky. Led by Sister Euphrasia Stafford, the mission to provide compassionate care to the poor and underserved is still carried out today. Saint Joseph Hospital holds over two dozen national ranks and recognitions and is recognized as a 2024 Best Place to Work in Kentucky.

Whether you are an experienced healthcare professional or working toward that, we invite you to experienceHello Humankindness with us! 

Learn more about Saint Joseph Hospital and it's awards and recognitions here:Saint Joseph Hospital


Responsibilities

Job Summary / Purpose

Transport patients to and from requested care areas. Assists patients as necessary during transport. Identifies patients’ needs and implements appropriate interventions.  Provides patient and family with support while transporting. Works in cooperation with staff from other patient care areas to facilitate patient care.  Displays a positive image by demonstrating courteous and professional behavior towards patients, physicians, visitors, volunteers and other employees.  Provides patient care/services based on identified needs/developmental level for all patient populations, care/services may include assessment of individual patient need; incorporation of age-specific characteristics in patient education, communication, and planning; provision of individualized care relevant to patient needs; and recognition, monitoring, and provision of interventions as appropriate.

Essential Key Job Responsibilities

  1. Verifies requisition and patient I.D. bracelet prior to transporting pt. to department
  2. Transports patients to and from the appropriate care areas using the appropriate method of transportation.
  3. Maintains the cleanliness of carts, stretchers, wheelchairs and other transportation equipment, and monitors equipment to ensure proper working order.
  4. Assists staff in the movement of patients from stretchers, wheel chairs, or beds.  
  5. Complies with Hospital/Department/Unit policies.
  6. Documents activities consistent with Hospital/Department/Unit Guidelines to include keeping accurate logs of patient transport.
  7. Replenishes supplies used in transporting patients; Maintain organized holding area including stretchers, wheelchairs, slide boards, linens, and oxygen tanks.
  8. Understands process for reporting damaged equipment to Bio-Med (applies red stickers to damaged or broken equipment).
  9. Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Required Education and Experience 

High School Diploma or equivalent preferred

Required Licensure and Certifications

BLS

Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Training

None

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