Patient Transporter jobs in Kansas City, MO

Patient Transporter transports patients to and from their inpatient beds and other areas like therapy, surgery or radiology. Other responsibilities include retrieving medical records, lab results, supplies and medications. Being a Patient Transporter may require a high school diploma or its equivalent. Has knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Additionally, Patient Transporter typically reports to a supervisor. The Patient Transporter may require 0-1 year of general work experience. Possesses a moderate understanding of general aspects of the job. Works under the close direction of senior personnel in the functional area. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Patient Transporter
  • Mosaic
  • Joseph, MO FULL_TIME
  • Details
    • Patient Transporter
    • Transport
    • PRN Status
    • Variable Shift
    • Starting at: $15.00 / hour        
    Summary
    • This position cares for patients under the direction of the Director, Associate Team Leader and Lead Technologist/Charge Nurse/Staff Nurse. Responsible for the transportation of patients and patient related items within the organization. Assists with greeting of patients, transportation, positioning/holding patients and vital signs as needed. Actively participates in outstanding customer service and accepts responsibility in maintaining relationships that are equally respectful to all. This position is employed by Mosaic Health System.
    Duties
    • Transports patients by wheelchair, cart, bed, or special cart. Patients may be transported while connected to I-Meds, oxygen, or Emerson pumps. Observes patient for lift threatening conditions. Transports patients with total weight up to 700 lbs (with assistance), able to assist/transfer patient’s alone to/from bed, cart, or wheelchair. Transport isolation patients.
    • Attaches ER patient back up to correct monitors.
    • Maintains appropriate communication with patients, families, visitors, providers, and staff throughout the organization. Serves as a liaison between departments. Must cope well in emergency conditions and handle stressful situations well.
    • Assists the technologists with positioning/holding patients while exams are being performed as needed.
    • Takes and records temp, B/P, pulse, SaO2 and respiratory rates as needed.
    Qualifications
    • High School diploma or GED equivalent.
    • Heartsaver or BLS certification required within 90 days from start date.CPI certification required within 90 days from start date if working in Emergency Department. Exceptional Customer service is perferred. 
    • Previous hospital experience and/or familiarity with medical supplies and equipment preferred. Patient Experience and Exceptional Customer service  is preferred.
  • 7 Months Ago
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Patient Transporter
  • Mosaic
  • Saint Joseph, MO FULL_TIME
  • Mosaic Life Care is a health care system in northwest Missouri. With a vision of transforming community health by being a life-care innovator, Mosaic places the holistic needs of patients first by pro...
  • 15 Days Ago
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Radiology Patient Transporter PRN
  • Centerpoint Medical Center
  • Independence, MO FULL_TIME
  • PRN, as-needed schedule. Hours vary. Are you looking for a work environment where diversity and inclusion thrive? Submit your application for our Radiology Patient Transporter PRN opening with Centerp...
  • 17 Days Ago
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Patient Transporter PRN
  • Research Medical Center
  • Kansas, MO FULL_TIME
  • Introduction Are you looking for a work environment where diversity and inclusion thrive? Submit your application for our Patient Transporter PRN opening with Research Medical Center today and find ou...
  • 1 Month Ago
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Transporter
  • Compass Health Network
  • Clinton, MO FULL_TIME
  • Job Description Compensation: $17.50 Hourly The Transporter is responsible for the transportation of Compass Health consumers and will dispatch, route, and track new and existing transportation referr...
  • 6 Days Ago
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Patient Transporter - Saint Luke's Hospital - Full Time Evenings
  • Saint Luke's Health System
  • Kansas, MO FULL_TIME
  • Job Description​ The Opportunity: Saint Luke’s Hospital in Kansas City is seeking a Patient Transporter to join our team. Through manual or computerized job assignments the Service Associate functions...
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Clinical Patient Safety Manager
  • nFuzion
  • Lenexa, KS
  • Job Description Job Description WHO WE ARE We advance child health through innovation in the quality, cost, and delivery...
  • 4/26/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Patient Service Specialist - Float
  • Select Medical
  • Overland Park, KS
  • Patient Service Speicalist Overland Park, Kansas Float Position - will travel to different clinics Job Description When ...
  • 4/26/2024 12:00:00 AM
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OR Technician
  • Ncg Associates
  • Kansas City, MO
  • NCG Associates is a leading healthcare staffing company dedicated to connecting talented professionals with rewarding ca...
  • 4/26/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Radiation Therapist Part Time
  • AdventHealth
  • Shawnee, KS
  • **Radiation Therapist AdventHealth Shawnee Mission** **All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:** + ...
  • 4/24/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Patient Service Specialist
  • Select Medical Corporation
  • Kansas City, MO
  • Overview Patient Service Specialist Kansas City, MO Full Time Job Description When patients enter our center in Parkvill...
  • 4/23/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Patient Service Representative
  • The University of Kansas Health System
  • Overland Park, KS
  • Position Title Patient Service Representative Days - Full Time KUCC - Overland Park Position Summary / Career Interest: ...
  • 4/23/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Patient Service Specialist
  • Concentra
  • Kansas City, KS
  • Overview Please be advised, if you are viewing this position on Indeed, that the salary rate/range set forth herein was ...
  • 4/22/2024 12:00:00 AM
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OR Technician
  • NCG Associates
  • Kansas City, MO
  • NCG Associates is a leading healthcare staffing company dedicated to connecting talented professionals with rewarding ca...
  • 4/22/2024 12:00:00 AM
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About Kansas City, Missouri

Kansas City is the largest city in the U.S. state of Missouri. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the city had an estimated population of 488,943 in 2017, making it the 37th most-populous city in the United States. It is the central city of the Kansas City metropolitan area, which straddles the Kansas–Missouri state line. Kansas City was founded in the 1830s as a Missouri River port at its confluence with the Kansas River coming in from the west. On June 1, 1850 the town of Kansas was incorporated; shortly after came the establishment of the Kansas Territory. Confusion between the two ensued...
Source: Wikipedia (as of 04/11/2019). Read more from Wikipedia
Income Estimation for Patient Transporter jobs
$28,547 to $36,567
Kansas City, Missouri area prices
were up 1.7% from a year ago
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What does a Patient Transporter do?

Patient Transporter in Pittsburgh, PA
Typically, a patient transporter employed by a hospital or other medical service provider normally has to undergo some basic first aid training because many patients need immediate medical assistance and transporter teams do not typically include doctors.
February 15, 2020
Patient Transporter in Indianapolis, IN
Drivers taking patients for lab tests or doctor visits usually know basic first aid and life-saving measures.
February 09, 2020
Patient Transporter in Gainesville, FL
“It is important to keep patients moving throughout the facility with less wait time, less confusion, and less stress.
January 03, 2020