Patient Transporter 1

Baylor Scott & White Health; College Station (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare seeks a Patient Transporter to ensure safe and courteous transport of patients and their belongings. In this vital role, you will be the friendly face that assists patients, ensuring their comfort and safety during transport across the facility. Your ability to communicate effectively and provide excellent customer service will be key in creating a supportive environment for both patients and staff. Join a team that values well-being and strives for excellence in patient care, making a meaningful impact in the lives of those you serve.

Benefits

401(k) Match

Tuition Assistance

Immediate Time Off Benefits

Health Benefits from Day 1

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Less than 1 year of experience in a healthcare setting.

Responsibilities

• Safely transports patients and their belongings to various areas.
• Provides emergency help to patients who become ill during transport.
• Maintains a friendly and positive customer service attitude.

Skills

Customer Service

Communication Skills

Basic Computer Skills

Education

H.S. Diploma/GED Equivalent

Tools

Wheelchairs

Hospital Beds

Stretchers

Job description

About Us

Here at Baylor Scott & White Health we promote the well-being of all individuals, families, and communities. Baylor Scott and White is the largest not-for-profit healthcare system in Texas that empowers you to live well.

Our Core Values are:

• We serve faithfully by doing what's right with a joyful heart.
• We never settle by constantly striving for better.
• We are in it together by supporting one another and those we serve.
• We make an impact by taking initiative and delivering exceptional experience.

Benefits

Our benefits are designed to help you live well no matter where you are on your journey. For full details on coverage and eligibility, visit the Baylor Scott & White Benefits Hub to explore our offerings, which may include:

• Eligibility on day 1 for all benefits
• Dollar-for-dollar 401(k) match, up to 5%
• Debt-free tuition assistance, offering access to many no-cost and low-cost degrees, certificates and more
• Immediate access to time off benefits

At Baylor Scott & White Health, your well-being is our top priority.

Note: Benefits may vary based on position type and/or level

Job Summary

The Patient Transporter 1 safely transports patients, belongings, records, and equipment courteously and promptly using wheelchairs, stretchers, beds, and carts.

Essential Functions of the Role

• Safely transports patients and their belongings, medical records, charts, and equipment to various areas.
• Maintains a friendly, efficient, positive customer service attitude toward customers, clients, and co-workers.
• Safely moves patients with traction, IVs, drainage apparatus, oxygen, and other encumbrances.
• Provides emergency help to patients who become ill during transport until proper staff is notified and help arrives.
• Verifies the proper patient identity by visually checking patient identification or verifying with nursing staff.
• When transporting a cardiac-monitored patient, an RN will accompany the patient unless the patient meets criteria for nurse-guided removal of cardiac monitoring for inpatient transport. The RN stays with the patient unless a licensed nurse takes over monitoring. The RN watches for changes in patterns and calls for help when needed.
• Notifies dispatcher of the status of assigned duties and proceeds as instructed.
• Champions overall safety in the department. Reports possible safety issues and recommends changes. Complies with OSHA and other regulations.
• Dresses in designated uniform and adheres to proper hygiene when reporting to work and performing job duties.
• Transports bodies to the morgue and ensures that proper documentation is completed.

Key Success Factors

• Ability to use appropriate communication equipment, operate wheelchairs, hospital beds, and stretchers.
• Must be able to communicate thoughts clearly; both through speech and in writing.
• Able to give consistent excellent customer service with empathy, patience, and confidence.
• Able to know about the customer’s point of view and take ownership of creating a solution to their issues.
• Relational skills required to interact effectively with patients and staff.
• Basic computer skills, including but not limited to: data entry, information security, electronic medical documentation, handheld scanning, and email.

Belonging Statement

We believe that all people should feel welcomed, valued and supported, and that our workforce should be reflective of the communities we serve.

QUALIFICATIONS

• EDUCATION - H.S. Diploma/GED Equivalent
• EXPERIENCE - Less than 1 Year of Experience

CERTIFICATION/LICENSE/REGISTRATION -

• Basic Life Support (BLS): BLS or BLS within 30 Days of Hire or transfer.