Compassionate Patient Transporter | Flexible Shifts

CHRISTUS Health; Santa Fe (NM); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Christus Health in Santa Fe, NM is seeking a Hospital Transporter to move inpatients and outpatients safely within the hospital. The role assists patients and care staff, supports equipment handling, and helps prepare patients for procedures.

Responsibilities include transporting patients by bed, stretcher or wheelchair, maintaining cleanliness, and following infection control practices. Prior medical environment experience is preferred and BLS certification may be required.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Prior related work experience in medical environment preferred.
• Ability to learn to use wheelchairs, gurneys, electric beds, cell phones and digital pagers.
• Effective human relations skills and ability to remain composed under stress.
• Time management to handle a high volume of assignments efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Assist departments in preparing patients for transport and move them safely to destinations.
• Provide maintenance level patient care during transport as training allows.
• Assist patient care staff in transferring and positioning patients for procedures.
• Keep environment and equipment clean and ready per protocols.
• Operate equipment following hospital and manufacturer instructions.
• Transport patients by bed, stretcher or wheelchair and assist as needed.
• Use infection control practices to protect staff and patients.
• Coordinate with dispatch to meet patient care needs and prioritize scarce resources.
• PICK UP and deliver documents, medical supplies, and equipment within the facility.
• Demonstrate cooperative and respectful behavior toward patients, visitors, physicians, and coworkers.

Skills

Effective communication

Patient handling

Time management

Stress management

Teamwork

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Wheelchairs

Gurneys

Electric beds

Cell phones

Digital pagers

Job description

Christus Health in Santa Fe, NM is seeking a Hospital Transporter to move inpatients and outpatients safely within the hospital. The role assists patients and care staff, supports equipment handling, and helps prepare patients for procedures.

Responsibilities include transporting patients by bed, stretcher or wheelchair, maintaining cleanliness, and following infection control practices. Prior medical environment experience is preferred and BLS certification may be required.