Student: Patient Transporter (UK Chandler Hospital)

University of Kentucky, United States

Updated: 10 days ago
Location: Lexington, KENTUCKY
Job Type: PartTime
Deadline: ;

Posting Details
Posting Details


Job Title Student: Patient Transporter (UK Chandler Hospital)
Requisition Number SE03973
Department Name 3J5SE: Student Employment
Work Location Lexington, KY
On Campus/Off Campus Off Campus
Salary Range $15-$16
Type of Position Student
Position Time Status Part-Time
Preferred Education/Experience
Hours per Week
Full time & part time; 1st shift (start time between 6:00am – 11:00am) or 3rd shift (overnights). More details upon interview.
Job Summary
You must be a current UK student to apply for this position. This position is located on-campus with a 3rd Party Vendor and is not affiliated with UK.
Summary: Responsible for the safe, timely and accurate transport of patients, medical equipment and patient-related items to their destinations.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • 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 HIPAA policies and procedures.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Deadline to Apply 05/31/2024
University Community of Inclusion
The University of Kentucky is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce by ensuring all our students, faculty, and staff work in an environment of openness and acceptance. We strive to foster a community where people of all backgrounds, identities, and perspectives can feel secure and welcome. We also value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place 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 04/29/2024

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