Patient Transporter

Overview

Embark on a rewarding career with Baptist Medical Center hospital. If you are a compassionate healthcare professional eager to contribute to patient care, this is your opportunity where your skills make a difference every day. Join us in delivering exceptional healthcare with a personal touch.

At Baptist Medical Center, we understand that our greatest asset is our dedicated team of professionals. That’s why we offer more than a job – we provide a comprehensive benefit package that prioritizes your health, professional development, and work-life balance. The available plans and programs include:

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Generous paid time off
• Career development and continuing education opportunities
• Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
• Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status

Job Summary

The Transporter receives and transports patients and visitors in a safe and timely manner to their designated destination. Will document request for Services in order to provide an accurate and timely tracking system. Will maintain wheelchairs, stretchers, and all other used equipment in clean and sanitary condition as well as proper working order (i.e.-oiling wheels of such equipment). Completes established Competencies for the position within designated introductory period. Other related duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

General Functions:

• Transports patients in a safe and efficient manner.
• Establishes good working relationships with all hospital personnel

Department/Business Unit Functions:

• Assists in orientation and training of new employees.
• Attends job-specific performance reviews as scheduled by the coordinator.
• Contributes to and participates in the department’s efforts to improve quality and service.
• Controls and uses supplies and other resources appropriately. Does not waste supplies.
• Cleans all equipment and completes all tasks assigned by Coordinator
• Assists other employees as directed by the coordinator
• Assists in filing of Medical Records Chart on all nursing units.
• Utilizes resources efficiently and effectively
• Maintains safe environment
• Addresses patient population-specific needs
• Participates in Performance Improvement activities

Qualifications

MINIMUM EDUCATION: High School Graduate or equivalent

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE: 1-2 years of customer service experience.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE: Patient transportation

REQUIRED COURSES/COMPLETIONS (e.g., CPR): Must have active healthcare provider Basic Life Support on hire (ARC or AHA); however, must have AHA Healthcare Provider BLS within 60 days of hire.

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Organization Description

Baptist Health System has more than 120 years history of caring for our community and making a positive difference. Our system of care includes six full-service hospitals, a specialized childrens hospital with a dedicated pediatric emergency unit, a comprehensive cancer care network, fitness and rehabilitation centers, a physician network, imaging centers, ambulatory services and the Baptist School of Health Professions. Wherever you go in the Baptist Health System, youll find that we have the same goal to help people achieve health for life through compassionate service inspired by faith. Join our team!

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