Central Transport Associate

Baptist Health; Montgomery, Northern (AL, KY); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health in Montgomery, AL, seeks a Central Transport Associate to safely transport patients by wheelchair or stretcher across hospital areas. You will monitor patient conditions during transport and adapt to confined or crowded environments. The role includes other department duties as needed.

Requires high school diploma or equivalent and BLS certification, with ability to work shifts including weekends. This position may involve lifting up to 50 pounds and standing most of the day.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent required, or completion of Project Search Program.
• BLS required.

Responsibilities

• Safely transport patients to and from clinical, ancillary and support areas via wheelchair or stretcher.
• Handle transport of patients with oxygen tanks, IV pumps, drips and special equipment as requested.
• Perform other duties related to department or hospital operations as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Independence

Patient monitoring

Reading instructions

Shift/weekend work

Education

High school graduate

Job description

Baptist Health is the largest healthcare system serving central Alabama, providing comprehensive hospital-based and outpatient services to nearly 60 percent of the residents in Montgomery, Autauga and Elmore counties. To learn more about Baptist Health, visit us at https://www.baptistfirst.org. Highlights: Summary: The Central Transport Associate shall be primarily responsible for the safe transport of patients to and from clinical, ancillary and support areas via wheelchair, stretcher as requested to include transport of patients with oxygen tanks, intravenous pumps, drips and special equipment. This individual is also responsible for other duties as related to department or hospital operations. This position may have additional duties assigned that are within scope of the role.

Education / Experience

High school graduate or equivalent required, or completion of Project Search Program

License / Certification

BLS required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Must manage various attitudes of customers effectively.
• Must be able to work alone and/or in confined or crowded areas.
• Must be aware of patient's condition at all times.
• Must be able to read/comprehend written instructions and follow verbal instructions.
• Must be able to perform shift work and weekend work if required.

Working Conditions/Physical Requirements

Sitting approx. 20% of the workday. Mobility approx. 80% of the workday. Occasional stooping, bending, kneeling, and crouching and frequent reaching, use of hands and repetitive action. Occasional lifting or carrying up to 50 pounds or greater, pushing / pulling up to 150 pounds or greater. Continuous need for speaking with clear diction and hearing sensitivity in conversation either by phone or in person. Continuous visual acuity at close and distant range. Inside; protected from the weather conditions but not necessarily temperature changes. Minimal noise levels. Some exposure to infectious disease while performing job-related tasks. Some exposure to hazardous chemicals. Occasional exposure to risk of electrical shock and/or radiation.

Primary Location: Baptist Medical Center South

Job: Central Transport Associate

Job Type: Regular-Full time

Shift: First Shift (United States of America)

Baptist Health is recognized by Forbes as one of America’s best employers in the state of Alabama.