What are the responsibilities and job description for the Student: Patient Transporter position at University Of Kentucky?
Posting Details Job Title Student : Patient Transporter Requisition Number SE04103 Department Name 3J5SE : Student Employment Work Location Lexington, KY On Campus / Off Campus Off Campus Salary Range $15.00 per hour to $17.25 Type of Position Student Position Time Status Part-Time Preferred Education / Experience Hours per Week Full time and part time schedules. 6 : 00 am to 11 : 00 pm, days may vary; 1st and 2nd shifts. More details upon interview. Job Summary You must be a current UK student to apply to this position. This position is located off-campus with a local Lexington employer and is not affiliated with UK.
Responsible for the safe, timely and accurate transport of patients, medical equipment and patient-related items to their destinations.
- Properly and safely transports patients, secures IVs, drainage tubes, etc., and secures patient.
- In accordance with the transportation of patients, uses wheelchairs and other approved rolling stock to carry out the essential duties of the position.
- Demonstrates competency in transporting all specific age groups.
- Ensures the safe, timely and accurate transport of patients to their destination using the proper requested equipment.
- Communicates effectively with nursing personnel, clinicians, technicians or reception and dispatch.
- Ensures the comfort of the patient by being attentive. Offers blankets, checks modesty and only engages in appropriate conversation involving patients. Never transports patients in severe pain.
- Alerts nursing staff immediately to any signs of patient distress or equipment malfunction.
- Maintains equipment and reports equipment needing repairs.
- Complies with regulatory agency standards, including federal, state and JCAHO.
- Adheres to facility confidentiality and patient’s rights policy as outlined in the facilities HIPPA policies and procedures.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities CPR certification is required upon completion of training. Deadline to Apply 01 / 31 / 2025 Our University Community We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities.
Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and / or drug screen. Anticipated Start Date 11 / 18 / 2024
Salary : $15 - $17
