Patient Transporter

BJC HealthCare; Missouri; On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Daily Pay Available

Job summary

Barnes-Jewish Hospital in Missouri is seeking a Patient Transporter to escort patients and move items across the campus. The role emphasizes safety, patient comfort, and efficient coordination within the hospital.

You will join the Patient Transport Department, supporting patient flow with Tele-Tracking and direct interaction. The schedule features full-time 40 hours per week with 8-hour shifts, including early mornings or evenings and rotating holidays.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Experience: No prior experience required.
• Licenses: Basic Cardiovascular Life Support (BCLS) and CPR/AED.

Responsibilities

• Transports patients and items safely across hospital campus.
• Keeps equipment clean and functional.
• Completes assigned tasks within department timelines.

Skills

Patient interaction

Safety protocols

Walking endurance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Additional Information About the Role

Daily Pay Available!

Looking for a fulfilling job that lets you help patients in need? Look no further than Barnes Jewish Hospital! We're currently seeking a Patient Transporter to join our team. As a Patient Transporter, you'll provide a reassuring presence while escorting patients throughout our hospital. Join us in our mission to provide quality care and make a difference in our patients' lives.

• Full Time Role - 40 Hours a Week
• Shifts will be 8 Hours per Day
• Current shift available only - early mornings - 6:30 am - 3 pm or Evenings - 2:30 pm - 11 pm
• Rotating Holidays and Works Every Third Weekend
• Specific Shift Availability will be discussed during Interview
• Involves Lots of Walking Across the BJH Campus.
• Requires Direct Patient Interaction
• Partnership with BILD for Career Development and Growth

Overview

Barnes-Jewish Hospital at Washington University Medical Center is the largest hospital in Missouri and is ranked as one of the nation's top hospitals by U.S. News & World Report. Barnes-Jewish Hospital's staff is composed of full-time academic faculty and community physicians of Washington University School of Medicine, supported by a house staff of residents, interns, fellows and other medical professionals. Recognizing its excellence in nursing care, Barnes-Jewish Hospital was the first adult hospital in Missouri to be certified as a Magnet Hospital by the American Nurses Credentialing Center.

The goal of the Patient Transport Department is to transport patients in a safe and timely manner throughout the medical complex, promote the safety and well being of all patients that we serve, and maintain transport equipment within the medical complex.Patient Transport employs a state of the art Tele-Tracking system to facilitate and coordinate assignments throughout the hospital to support efficiency and customer/patient care.Patient Transport offers career opportunities starting in entry level progressing into lead, trainer, supervisor, and management positions.

Preferred Qualifications

Role Purpose

The Patient Transporter transports patients and/or items such as lab specimens and x-ray films to and from patient rooms and ancillary areas in a timely manner. Provides an acceptable flow of customer and miscellaneous items to and from different treatment areas, physician's offices, and other areas throughout the medical complex.

Responsibilities

• Transports and lifts non-ambulatory patients, x-rays, medical records, specimens, and other special deliveries throughout hospital campus. Pays close attention to patient safety protocols.
• Keeps equipment clean and functional.
• Completes assigned tasks within department expectations.

Minimum Requirements

Education

• High School Diploma or GED

Experience

• No Experience

Supervisor Experience

• No Experience

Preferred Requirements

Licenses & Certifications

• Basic Cardiovascular Life Sup
• CPR/AED

Benefits and Legal Statement

BJC Total Rewards

At BJC we’re committed to providing you and your family with benefits and resources to help you manage your physical, emotional, social and financial well-being.

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vison, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire date
• Disability insurance* paid for by BJC
• Annual 4% BJC Automatic Retirement Contribution
• 401(k) plan with BJC match
• Tuition Assistance available on first day
• BJC Institute for Learning and Development
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Time Off benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays and personal time
• Adoption assistance

To learn more, go to our Benefits Summary.

*Not all benefits apply to all jobs

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Equal Opportunity Employer