Patient Transport Aide II

At UK St. Claire, our staff is our greatest asset in the mission to create a healthier and more prosperous population. We strive to foster the talent and potential of our employees and prioritize safe working conditions and equal compensation rates to ensure that continual growth is possible. UKSC is a nurturing workplace for all healthcare professionals. We invite you to explore our current job openings and see if our opportunities could be the right fit for you.

Job Description :
Job Summary

Responsible for providing clinical support services by transporting patients to and from care areas. Delivers one-on-one observation to ensure patient safety. Assists in the progression of patient mobility and rehabilitation. Coordinates with healthcare teams to support patient care activities. Ensures adherence to safety protocols and quality standards.

Essential Functions

• Prepares patients for transport to and from care areas, considering special precautions as needed.

• Utilizes safe moving techniques and appropriate equipment for lifting and transferring patients.

• Promotes patient transport progression through safe transfer assistance, therapeutic exercises, and transport activities.

• Provides continuous one-to-one supervision for patients requiring observation for safety reasons.

• Maintains a safe environment that supports effective team functioning and positive patient outcomes.

• Manages multiple priorities efficiently to support patient care and departmental needs.

• Maintains clear communication to ensure patient safety, care coordination, and teamwork.

• Responds promptly and courteously to calls for assistance.

• Addresses the orientation and developmental needs of assigned staff and participates in daily departmental operations, including task delegation.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education Requirement

High school diploma or equivalent experience

Experience Requirement

1-2 years of experience in healthcare support, or a relevant area

An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

All experience must be paid and in the same related field.

Part-time and PRN experience will be prorated based on hours worked per week.

Volunteer work and internships for academic credit are not counted.

Certifications & Licensures

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Working Conditions

A. Lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects up to 50lbs: 4. Regular (> 50% of the time)

B. Lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects over 50lbs: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)

C. Standing or walking with objects up to 10lbs: 4. Regular (> 50% of the time)

D. Standing or walking with objects up to 25lbs: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)

E. Sitting at computer workstation for extended periods: 1. Never

F. Risk of back injury from moving, lifting or positioning patients, equipment, or materials: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)

G. Repetitive motion: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)

H. Working at heights above 4 feet: 1. Never

I. Working in confined spaces: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)

J. Risk of injuries from use of equipment on the job: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)

K. Job-related travel: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)

L. Loud noises: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)

M. Temperature extremes: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)

N. Hazardous chemicals and fumes including waste: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)

O. Radiation: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)

P. Burns: 1. Never

Q. Cuts/Punctures: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)

R. Bloodborne/airborne pathogens: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)

S. Recombinant DNA or viral vectors: N/A

T. Combative/violent people: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)

U. Animal handling (including carcasses): 1. Never

V. Please specify other(s) and amount of exposure (i.e. Occasional, Intermittent or Regular): N/A

Physical Demands

This position requires regular lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects weighing up to 50 pounds; regular standing or walking with objects weighing up to 10 pounds; intermittent standing or walking with objects up to 25 pounds; and performing tasks with repetitive motions. Also involves some exposure to risk of back injury from moving, lifting, or positioning patients, equipment, or materials.

Additional Job Descriptions

N/A

Department :
Manager, Patient Support Services

Shift :

Address :
222 Medical Circle

City, State :
Morehead, Kentucky