Patient Transporter, PRN, Baptist South

188 Baptist Medical Center South; United States; On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PRN opportunity

Job summary

Baptist Health (Jacksonville) is seeking a Patient Transporter for our PRN pool in the Patient Escort Services Department at Baptist South. You will move patients safely between units, assist with mobility aids, and coordinate with nursing staff to maintain continuity of care.

This role emphasizes quick, safe transport and adherence to health requirements and education standards. The position offers flexible PRN scheduling in a busy hospital setting, supporting patient flow and delivering

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required.

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.

Skills

Patient transport

Communication skills

Teamwork

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 PRN opportunity.

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.