PATIENT TRANSPORTER
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Additional Information About the Role* Monday -Friday - 11:30am - 8:00pm -* Must last patient is gone - which may be after 8:00 pm at times* No weekends or holidays* No call* Full Time Benefits Eligible* Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 lbs.Additional Preferred Requirements* Basic Cardiovascular Life Sup* CPR/AEDOverviewBarnes-Jewish Hospital at Washington University Medical Center is the largest hospital in Missouri and is ranked as one of the nation's top hospitals by U.S. News & World Report. Barnes-Jewish Hospital's staff is composed of full-time academic faculty and community physicians of Washington University School of Medicine, supported by a house staff of residents, interns, fellows and other medical professionals. Recognizing its excellence in nursing care, Barnes-Jewish Hospital was the first adult hospital in Missouri to be certified as a Magnet Hospital by the American Nurses Credentialing Center.The Cardiac Cath Lab, a division of the Cardiovascular Procedure Center at Barnes-Jewish Hospital, is on the leading edge of technology. Patients have been among the first to benefit from advanced angioplasty techniques, valvuloplasty and percutaneous valve replacements. The Cardiac Cath Lab has a 97% success rate in acute interventional cases and a current rate of 100% of STEMI patients receiving emergency percutaneous cardiac intervention within 90 minutes. The Staff Nurse (RN) is an integral part of the patient care team using critical thinking skills, clinical expertise and critical care skills to continually assess the patients' hemodynamic, neurologic and respiratory response to the varied procedures performed in the lab. The Staff Nurse (RN) is responsible for administering conscious sedation to patients during these procedures as well continually assessing their level of sedation and managing their airway. The Staff Nurse (RN) always puts the patients needs first by being a patient advocate in all aspects of care.Preferred QualificationsRole PurposeThe Patient Transporter transports patients and/or items such as lab specimens and x-ray films to and from patient rooms and ancillary areas in a timely manner. Provides an acceptable flow of customer and miscellaneous items to and from different treatment areas, physician's offices, and other areas throughout the medical complex.ResponsibilitiesTransports and lifts non-ambulatory patients, x-rays, medical records, specimens, and other special deliveries throughout hospital campus. Pays close attention to patient safety protocols.Keeps equipment clean and functional.Completes assigned tasks within department expectations.Minimum RequirementsEducationHigh School Diploma or GEDExperienceNo ExperienceSupervisor ExperienceNo ExperiencePreferred RequirementsLicenses & CertificationsBasic Cardiovascular Life SupCPR/AEDBenefits and Legal StatementBJC Total RewardsAt BJC we're committed to providing you and your family with benefits and resources to help you manage your physical, emotional, social and financial well-being.* Comprehensive medical, dental, vison, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire date* Disability insurance* paid for by BJC* Pension Plan*/403(b) Plan funded by BJC* 401(k) plan with BJC match* Tuition Assistance available on first day* BJC Institute for Learning and Development* Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts* Paid Time Off benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays and personal time* Adoption assistanceTo learn more, go to www.bjctotalrewards.com/Benefits* Not all benefits apply to all jobsThe above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Equal Opportunity Employer