Transporter, South Hospital, PRN

Address 1903 W. Hebron Lane Shepherdsville, KY 40165 Shift Varied (United States of America) Job Description Summary UofL Health is a fully integrated regional academic health system with five hospitals, four medical centers, nearly 200 physician practice locations, more than 700 providers, the Frazier Rehab Institute and Brown Cancer Center. With more than 12,000 team members—physicians, surgeons, nurses, pharmacists and other highly skilled health care professionals—UofL Health is focused on one mission: delivering patient‑centered care to each and every patient each and every day. Job Description 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 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 and will guide their own professional growth and continuing education. Job Requirements Education High school diploma or GED/equivalent (required) Experience Prior hospital transport experience (preferred) Certification Basic Life Support (BLS) accredited by the American Heart Association (AHA) (required) Job Competency Identifies patient’s physical and emotional conditions and needs and adapts patient care (i.e., dressing, lifting, moving, monitoring for comfort and safety) accordingly. Recognizes changes in patient status and reports appropriate information to nursing. Demonstrates correct body mechanics and lifting techniques. Adapts communication style to meet specific individual patient needs. Demonstrates a commitment to maintaining a culture of patient safety. Builds and maintains good working relationships with all customers, internal and external, and presents a professional, congenial attitude. Language Ability Adequate conversational English is required to ensure that the individual is able to take direction from management, understand how to complete job tasks, communicate adequately with patients and co‑workers as necessary, understand and follow safety guidelines, and understand the organization policies. Reasoning Ability Identifies potential safety concerns and escalates accordingly. Identifies potential patient satisfaction issues and addresses or escalates accordingly. Computer Skills Must have the ability to learn and use tele‐tracking and hospital information systems appropriately. Additional Responsibilities Demonstrates a commitment to service, organization values and professionalism through appropriate conduct and demeanor at all times. Maintains confidentiality and protects sensitive data at all times. Adheres to organizational and department‑specific safety standards and guidelines. Works collaboratively and supports efforts of team members. Demonstrates exceptional customer service and interacts effectively with physicians, patients, residents, visitors, staff and the broader health care community. UofL Health Core Expectation Honoring and caring for the dignity of all persons in mind, body, and spirit. Ensuring the highest quality of care for those we serve. Working together as a team to achieve our goals. Improving continuously by listening, and asking for and responding to feedback. Seeking new and better ways to meet the needs of those we serve. Using our resources wisely. Understanding how each of our roles contributes to the success of UofL Health. #J-18808-Ljbffr UofL Health