Patient Transporter Full Time Days

Kyeatright; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health Louisville is seeking a Patient Transporter to join our full-time transport team. You will support patient movement to diagnostics, transfers, admissions and discharges, while delivering courteous service to patients, visitors and staff.

Day shifts start early, with options for other shifts; training in EPIC transport tracking and safe patient handling is provided. Prior hospital experience is helpful; completion of BCLS within 90 days is required.

Qualifications

• Interpersonal skills to interact with patients, families and staff.
• Professional and courteous conduct in a fast-paced hospital setting.
• Ability to assist in safe patient handling and movement.

Responsibilities

• Transports patients to and from diagnostic testing.
• Performs room-to-room transfers, admissions and discharges as directed by nursing.
• Serves patients, visitors, physicians, and nursing units with exemplary service.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Professionalism

Patient handling

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

EPIC transport system

Job description

Patient Transporter Full Time Days### Patient Transporter Full Time DaysApply: Louisville, KY: Full time: Posted Today: R26108789**Summary****Job Description:**Patient Transport is an excellent opportunity to begin your career at Baptist Health Louisville. As a Transporter, you will develop the interpersonal, professional, and safe patient handling skills necessary for your success in any career in the medical field. Patient Transport services nearly every area of the hospital, providing students interested in a healthcare career a first-hand look at nursing and diagnostic fields. Using EPIC transport tracking and the latest in patient movement technology, you will be able to utilize your own abilities to assist in patient care. With opportunities for learning and growth in dispatching, training and leadership, Transportation is an excellent team to join. The Transport Team provides service to the hospital 24 hours a day 7 days a week. We offer a variety of shifts to fit your school, social or pre-professional schedule. Day Shift positions start between 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m., Mid Shift positions start at 3:00 p.m., and Night Shift positions start at 8:30 p.m. Full-time and part-time positions are available with an every third weekend requirement.PRN positions are available with an every other weekend requirement. **Responsibilities**Performs activities related to transportation of patients to and from diagnostic testing, room to room transfers, discharge, and admission as directed by nursing and ancillary departments. Serves the customer base in the facility such as: patients, visitors, physician offices, ancillary departments and nursing units. **Qualifications**High school diploma or equivalent preferred. Previous hospital/transport experience desirable. Must complete BCLS within 90 days of hire### *If you would like to be part of a growing family focused on supporting clinical excellence, teamwork and innovation, we urge you to apply now!*### Baptist Health is an *Equal Employment Opportunity* employer.