Hospital Transporter — Patient Mobility & Safety

Talentify; Elizabethtown (KY); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health in Elizabethtown, KY, is seeking a Transporter for the Transport department. This full-time role involves safely moving patients by wheelchair or bed, assisting with mobility, and ensuring patient safety across a mix of first and second shifts, with occasional weekends.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED; BLS is preferred and must be obtained within six weeks of hire. Prior hospital or long-term care experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• BLS certification within six weeks of hire.
• Six months experience in a hospital or long-term care facility preferred.

Responsibilities

• Transport patients safely and efficiently to and from clinical, ancillary, and support areas via wheelchair or movable bed.
• Assist patients with mobility needs, including transferring to beds, wheelchairs, stretchers, and other devices.
• Assist with patient handling and lifting using safety equipment and protocols.
• Ensure patient comfort and safety during transportation and adhere to infection control protocols.
• Communicate any signs of distress or equipment malfunction to appropriate personnel.
• Validate patient identity based on department protocol.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Job description

Baptist Health in Elizabethtown, KY, is seeking a Transporter for the Transport department. This full-time role involves safely moving patients by wheelchair or bed, assisting with mobility, and ensuring patient safety across a mix of first and second shifts, with occasional weekends.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED; BLS is preferred and must be obtained within six weeks of hire. Prior hospital or long-term care experience is preferred.