Safety & Transport Technician at UK St. Claire – Morehead, Kentucky

The Safety & Transport Technician provides clinical support services by transporting patients to and from patient care areas, providing one-on-one observation, and assisting in the progression of patient mobility.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Prepares patients for transport to and from patient care areas, making special considerations for patients in contact and/or airborne precautions.
• Utilizes safe moving techniques and appropriate equipment for transferring or lifting patients.
• Promotes the progression of patient transport through safe patient transfer assistance, therapeutic exercises, and transport activities.
• Provides 1:1 continuous supervision (as assigned) to patients who require observation for safety reasons without family or caregivers.
• Maintains a safe environment conducive to effective team functioning and positive patient outcomes.
• Demonstrates the ability to manage multiple priorities when necessary.
• Maintains clear lines of communication to ensure patient safety, care coordination, and teamwork.
• Responds to calls for assistance in a timely and friendly manner.

Additional Duties/Responsibilities for Team Lead, Safety & Transport Technician:

• Responds to the orientation and developmental needs of assigned staff.
• Involved with the day-to-day operation of the department, such as reviewing and delegating daily tasks.

Education:
High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.

Experience:
Previous experience in a healthcare setting preferred.

Licensure/Certification:
Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification within 90 days of the hire date required.

Physical/Work Requirements:
The physical demands described here represent those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is required to communicate with staff, patients, and visitors. Specific vision abilities this job requires include close vision for reading and computer work. The employee must lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds. The employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and be on foot for long periods. Must be able to tolerate PPE for long periods.

The work environment described here is representative of those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee works in an area with good lighting and climate control. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.