STUDENT: PATIENT TRANSPORTER - University of Kentucky : Job Details

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.

Location: UK Chandler Hospital

Summary: 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 Deadline to Apply 10/23/2024 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 09/24/2024