Patient Transporter
Ascension · Wichita, KS · 2 mo ago
HealthcareFull-time
Location: Wichita, KS | Facility: Via Christi Hospital St. Francis | Department: Patient Transportation
Schedule
- Day Shift
- Full-Time, 40 hours weekly
- 6:00am-2:30pm
- Rotating weekends
Benefits
- Tuition discounts and priority placement in select healthcare programs through our academic partnership with Wichita State University
- Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, and HSA/FSA options
- Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
- Pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
- Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development, and online learning
- Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care, and stress management resources
- Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance, and family benefits
- Optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings, and more
Responsibilities
- Safely transport patients—including those requiring oxygen tanks, IV pumps, and other equipment—throughout the facility using wheelchairs, stretchers, or beds
- Assist patients with safe transfers, including entering/exiting vehicles and moving between mobility devices
- Efficiently deliver equipment and specimens to requesting staff and departments
- Provide compassionate assistance to clinical staff with the removal and transport of deceased bodies to the morgue
- Act as a welcoming point of contact by greeting, directing, and providing information to patients and visitors
Requirements
- BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required (American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted)
- High School diploma equivalency OR 1 year of applicable cumulative job-specific experience
- Required professional licensure/certification can be used in lieu of education or experience, if applicable
Qualifications
Preferred: Patient Care or Transporting experience