Part-Time Patient Transporter — Safe, Efficient Mobility

bhs; Elizabethtown (KY); On-site; USD 18,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

Baptist Health in Kentucky seeks a part-time Transporter to transport patients and distribute items between departments. The role involves assisting with mobility, transfers, and safe patient handling while adhering to safety and infection-control procedures.

Shifts include mix of first and second, weekends may be required, with 8-hour duties and 20 hours weekly. Basic Life Support is preferred and to be obtained within six weeks of hire.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• BLS certification preferred and required within six weeks of hire.

Responsibilities

• Transport patients safely to and from clinical and support areas via wheelchair or movable bed.
• Distribute items between departments per procedures.
• Assist patients with mobility, transfers, and safe handling.
• Use patient safety equipment and follow infection control protocols.
• Monitor patient condition and report distress or equipment issues.
• Verify patient identity per department protocol.

Skills

Patient transport

Mobility assistance

Safety protocols

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Baptist Health in Kentucky seeks a part-time Transporter to transport patients and distribute items between departments. The role involves assisting with mobility, transfers, and safe patient handling while adhering to safety and infection-control procedures.

Shifts include mix of first and second, weekends may be required, with 8-hour duties and 20 hours weekly. Basic Life Support is preferred and to be obtained within six weeks of hire.