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Missouri Staffing

PATIENT TRANSPORTER (FULL TIME)

Missouri Staffing, Joplin, Missouri, us, 64803

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Patient Transporter

We are hiring immediately for a full-time Patient Transporter position. Location: Freeman Hospital West - 1102 West 32nd Street, Joplin, MO 64804. Note: online applications accepted only. Schedule: Full time schedule. Days may vary, 6:00 am to 2:30 pm, including rotating weekends; more details upon interview. Requirement: Patient transport, patient care, hospital experience, or customer service preferred but not required. Willing to train! Pay Rate: $15.00 per hour. Job Summary: Patient Transporter Facilitating Internal Hospital Patient Moves 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 HIPPA policies and procedures. Performs other duties as assigned. Benefits for Our Team Members: Full-time and part-time positions are offered the following benefits: Retirement Plan, Associate Shopping Program, Health and Wellness Programs, Discount Marketplace, Identify Theft Protection, Pet Insurance, and other voluntary benefits including Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Legal Services, and Choice Auto and Home Program Full-time positions also offer the following benefits to associates: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance/AD, Disability Insurance, Commuter Benefits, Employee Assistance Program, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.