Compassionate Patient Transport Specialist

Beacon Health System; Elkhart (IN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

8% Shift Differential

Job summary

Beacon Health System in Indiana is seeking a patient transport teammate to move patients between care areas, set up carts for post-op transfers, and promptly deliver specimens.

You will assist families, ensure patient comfort, and support nurses with lifting and positioning. A high school diploma and CPR are required, and the role offers an 8% shift differential.

This position emphasizes safety, adherence to infection control, and reliable teamwork in a fast-paced hospital setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• CPR certification required.
• Experience in acute care facilities preferred.

Responsibilities

• Transports patients safely between all patient care areas, using appropriate body mechanics.
• Prepares the cart/bed for patients' post-op transfer.
• Transports specimens to lab in a timely manner.
• Assists families to designated locations.
• Ensures that patients are comfortable, warm, and safe.
• Assists nursing staff in lifting and positioning patients on to transport cart, wheelchair, and patient bed.

Skills

Patient transport

Body mechanics

Team coordination

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CPR Certification

Job description

Beacon Health System in Indiana is seeking a patient transport teammate to move patients between care areas, set up carts for post-op transfers, and promptly deliver specimens.

You will assist families, ensure patient comfort, and support nurses with lifting and positioning. A high school diploma and CPR are required, and the role offers an 8% shift differential.

This position emphasizes safety, adherence to infection control, and reliable teamwork in a fast-paced hospital setting.