We are Hiring at Jewish Hospital 

Location: 200 Abraham Flexner Way Louisville, KY 40202

Shift: Full-time, First Shift

About Us

UofL Health is a fully integrated regional academic health system with seven hospitals, four medical centers, nearly 200 physician practice locations, more than 700 providers, the Frazier Rehabilitation Institute and the 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.

Our Mission

As an academic health care system, we will transform the health of the communities we serve through compassionate, innovative, patient-centered care.

Job Summary

This position is responsible for providing safe, efficient and quality transportation service to inpatients and outpatients. Also responsible for assessment and direction of patient care to the necessary medical personnel under certain transport conditions.

Job Summary

The Transporter will provide safe, reliable, and courteous transportation of patients throughout the medical complex.  The employee will be trained and must demonstrate competency in moving of patients, including neonatal, pediatric (birth - 11 years), adolescents (12 - 17 years), adults (18 - 65 years), and geriatric (66 years and older). The Transporter is knowledgeable of department/hospital policies and procedures.  Accepts responsibility for own professional growth and continuing education.  Must display positive attitude and maintain good working relationship with all internal and external customers.

Some Primary Responsibilities

• Transports patients throughout medical complex via wheelchair, stretcher, or bed.
• Limited clerical duties - answering phones/voice mail, documentation on office log, runslips, and various sign-out logs, and reports as needed.
• Proper handling of medical equipment including: IV pumps/poles, Oxygen tanks, PCA pumps, Chest tubes, Catheters, Traction.
• Presents a professional, congenial attitude to all internal and external customers.

Required Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED.
• BLS Certification required.
• Good guest relation skills required.
• Ability to walk long distances, operate a wheelchair and carry items for our patients.

Benefits & Perks

• Competitive Pay & Benefits Options
• Paid Vacation, Sick days, and Holidays
• Free tuition to UofL for Part- and Full-time employees for Child/Spouse/Domestic Partner
• 401K with Employer Match

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