Patient Transporter

Ardent Health Services; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health benefits

Tuition assistance

Wellness resources

Job summary

Ardent Health Services in Albuquerque, NM is hiring a full-time Patient Transporter for day shift. You will transport patients and visitors promptly and courteously, while coordinating with staff to ensure smooth operations in a hospital setting.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, 1 year of related experience, and BLS certification within 14 days of hire. Lovelace UNM Rehabilitation Hospital is part of the team, offering a supportive, patient-focused environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Transfer patients from bed to stretcher or wheelchair with assistance.
• At least 1 year of prior related job experience.
• BLS certification must be obtained within 14 days of hire or transfer.

Responsibilities

• Provides prompt, courteous transportation services to patients and visitors.
• Collaborates on communication and services between team members and other ancillary departments.
• Adheres to policies, procedures, and regulations to ensure compliance and patient safety.

Skills

Patient transport

Team collaboration

Policy compliance

Medical terminology knowledge

1 year experience

Education

High School Diploma or GED

BLS certification within 14 days

Job description

Overview

Join our team as a day shift, full-time, Patient Transporter in Albuquerque, NM.

Why Join Us?

Thrive in a People-First Environment and Make Healthcare Better

• Thrive: We empower our team with career growth opportunities, tuition assistance, and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well-being.
• People-First: We prioritize your well-being with paid time off, comprehensive health benefits, and a supportive, inclusive culture where you are valued and cared for.
• Make Healthcare Better: We use advanced technology to support our team and enhance patient care.

Get to Know Your Team:

• Lovelace UNM Rehabilitation Hospital includes state-of-the-art rehabilitation services for patients recovering from healthcare conditions. It is the only rehabilitation hospital in the state accredited in six programs by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities.

Responsibilities

• Provides prompt, courteous transportation services to patients and visitors.
• Collaborates on communication and services between team members as well as other ancillary departments.
• Adheres to policies, procedures, and regulations to ensure compliance and patient safety.

Qualifications

Job Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Transfer patients from a bed to a stretcher or wheelchair with assistance
• One (1) year of previous job-related experience.
• BLS certification must be obtained within 14 days of hire or transfer into the role and prior to providing direct patient care.

Preferred Job Requirements

• Medical Terminology Knowledge.