Patient Transporter, Baptist South

Baptist Health; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health in Jacksonville, FL is hiring a full-time Patient Transporter in the Patient Escort Services Department at Baptist South. The role focuses on moving patients safely and efficiently, in coordination with nursing staff, using wheelchairs, stretchers, or beds as needed.

Qualifications include a High School Diploma and Basic Life Support (BLS). Primary location is South - Main Building, with a strong emphasis on patient care continuity and adherence to health requirements.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma is required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) is required.

Responsibilities

• Accept patient move assignments from the Dispatcher.
• Provide a safe and efficient transport of the patient.
• Transport may utilize a wheelchair, stretcher, or bed and must be quick yet safe.
• Work closely with the nursing staff to ensure continuity of patient care.

Education

High School Diploma

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Job description

About Baptist Health Recognized as a top place to work in health care, Baptist Health cares for more patients in Northeast Florida than any other provider, ranking as “most preferred” for more than 30 years. We’re Jacksonville's only locally governed, faith-based, not-for-profit health system and provide a full spectrum of preventive and specialty care through 200+ locations and six hospitals. Our centers of excellence include Baptist MD Anderson Cancer Center, Baptist Heart Hospital, Baptist Neurological Institute and Wolfson Children's Hospital.

About Baptist Health Recognized as a top place to work in health care, Baptist Health cares for more patients in Northeast Florida than any other provider, ranking as “most preferred” for more than 30 years. We’re Jacksonville's only locally governed, faith-based, not-for-profit health system and provide a full spectrum of preventive and specialty care through 200+ locations and six hospitals. Our centers of excellence include Baptist MD Anderson Cancer Center, Baptist Heart Hospital, Baptist Neurological Institute and Wolfson Children's Hospital.

Baptist Medical Center is hiring a Patient Transporter in our Patient Escort Services Department at Baptist South.

This is a full-time opportunity.

Transporter, Job Responsibilities

• Accept patient move assignments from the Dispatcher.
• To provide a safe and efficient transport of the patient.
• This may be done utilizing a wheelchair, stretcher, or bed and must always be done in a quick yet safe manner.
• Work closely with the nursing staff to ensure that continuity of patient care is maintained at all times.
• Be compliant with mandatory education and health requirements.

Education & Credential Requirements

• High School Diploma Required
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Required

Primary Location: South - Main Building