Patient Transporter - FT 6:30am - 3pm

CHS Career Site; Roswell (NM); On-site; USD 24,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

CHS Career Site in Roswell, NM seeks a Patient Transporter to safely move patients between departments, ensuring comfort, safety, and confidentiality while coordinating with healthcare teams.

The role requires 0-1 years of healthcare or patient support experience, strong communication, infection control, and the ability to lift and move patients safely. BCLS certification is required by the end of orientation.

Qualifications

• 0-1 years of experience in a healthcare or patient support role required.
• Strong interpersonal skills and compassionate care.
• Ability to lift, move, and transport patients safely and follow safety protocols.
• Experience documenting transport activities in logs or electronic systems.

Responsibilities

• Transports patients safely between departments, maintaining patient comfort and dignity throughout the process.
• Assists patients in and out of wheelchairs, stretchers, or beds, using proper lifting techniques.
• Communicates with nursing staff, physicians, and others to coordinate transport needs.
• Maintains a clean and sanitized environment for transport equipment per infection control protocols.
• Follows safety guidelines and reports concerns or incidents promptly.
• Assists with movement of medical equipment, supplies, and documents to support patient care.
• Provides excellent customer service and reassurance to patients and families during transport.
• Documents transport activities accurately in logs or electronic systems.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Compassionate care

Patient transport safety

Infection control

Physical stamina

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Job Summary

The Patient Transporter is responsible for safely moving patients throughout the facility, including to and from diagnostic testing, treatment areas, and discharge locations. Ensures patient comfort, safety, and confidentiality during transport, while maintaining effective communication with healthcare teams to facilitate patient care.

Essential Functions

• Transports patients safely between departments, maintaining patient comfort and dignity throughout the process.
• Assists patients in and out of wheelchairs, stretchers, or beds, ensuring proper lifting techniques and use of equipment to prevent injury.
• Communicates with nursing staff, physicians, and other healthcare providers to coordinate and prioritize patient transport needs.
• Maintains a clean and sanitized environment for transport equipment, adhering to infection control protocols.
• Follows safety guidelines for patient handling and transport, reporting any concerns or incidents promptly.
• Assists with the movement of medical equipment, supplies, and documents as needed to support patient care.
• Provides excellent customer service, offering reassurance and support to patients and families during transport.
• Documents transport activities accurately, updating logs or electronic systems as required.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

• 0-1 years of experience in a healthcare or patient support role required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate effectively and provide compassionate care.
• Basic knowledge of patient transport safety techniques and infection control measures.
• Physical stamina to lift, move, and transport patients safely.
• Ability to follow directions and work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

Licenses and Certifications

• BCLS - Basic Life Support completed by the end of orientation period required

Job Info

• Job Identification 160706
• Job Category Allied Health
• Degree Level High School Graduate
• Job Schedule Full time
• Job Shift Day
• Locations 405 W Country Club Rd, Roswell, NM, 88201, US