Patient Transporter, Baptist South

188 Baptist Medical Center South; United States; On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health South in Jacksonville, FL is hiring a Patient Transporter in the Patient Escort Services Department at Baptist South. This full-time role moves patients safely within the hospital using wheelchairs, stretchers, and beds, coordinating with nursing staff to ensure continuity of care.

The position requires a High School Diploma and Basic Life Support (BLS). You will work as part of a team, maintain safety standards, complete mandatory education, and support patient flow across

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Accept patient move assignments from the Dispatcher.
• Provide safe and efficient transport of the patient using a wheelchair, stretcher, or bed.
• Perform transports in a quick yet safe manner while maintaining patient dignity.
• Work closely with nursing staff to ensure continuity of patient care.
• Be compliant with mandatory education and health requirements.

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. 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 14550 Old St Augustine Rd Jacksonville, FL 32258 United States of America

Baptist Health’s care for the community spans generations. Together, we’re the largest group of people in Northeast Florida focused on innovative health care for patients, improving the health equity of our neighbors, and creating a welcoming workplace for team members where everyone’s voice is heard.