Patient Transporter - FT 6:30am - 3pm

New Mexico Medical Group; Roswell (NM); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

New Mexico Medical Group is seeking a Patient Transporter to move patients safely throughout the facility, ensuring comfort, safety, and confidentiality while coordinating with nursing staff.

You will assist with wheelchairs and stretchers, maintain infection control, document transport activities, and provide compassionate support to patients and families.

Qualifications

• 0-1 year of experience in a healthcare or patient support role is required.
• Strong interpersonal and communication abilities.
• Basic knowledge of infection control measures.
• Ability to follow directions and work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Transport patients safely between departments, maintaining comfort and dignity.
• Assist patients in getting in and out of wheelchairs, stretchers, or beds with proper lifting techniques.
• Coordinate with nursing staff, physicians, and other healthcare providers to prioritize transport needs.
• Maintain a clean, sanitized environment for transport equipment and adhere to infection control protocols.
• Document transport activities accurately in logs or electronic systems.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Effective communication

Compassionate care

Infection control knowledge

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

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