Patient Transporter - Transporters

CHRISTUS Health; Lake Charles (LA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

CHRISTUS Health in Lake Charles, LA seeks a per diem patient transporter to move patients to inpatient beds and other departments, ensuring safety and timely service. You will retrieve records, labs, supplies, and medications as needed, supporting department flow and maintaining equipment.

Applicants should have a High School Diploma and BLS certification, with strong communication and organizational abilities. The role is PRN and per diem, offering flexible scheduling at our hospital.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• BLS certification required or preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensures that established safety procedures are followed throughout the transportation process.
• Monitors the proper functioning of all transportation equipment on a daily basis.
• Knowledge of patient safety, basic transportation equipment, infection control processes, clerical skills, excellent telephone etiquette, and good communication and organizational skills.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Description

Transports patients to their inpatient bed and/or to and from other areas such as admitting, surgery, therapy or radiology in a safe and timely manner. Retrieves medical records, lab results, supplies and medications as required. Prioritizes duties to facilitate department flow. Maintains and cleans equipment.

Responsibilities

• Ensures that established safety procedures are followed throughout the transportation process.
• Monitors the proper functioning of all transportation equipment on a daily basis.
• Knowledge of patient safety, basic transportation equipment, infection control processes, clerical skills, excellent telephone etiquette, and good communication and organizational skills.

Requirements

Education/Skills

• High School Diploma required

Experience

• None Required

Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications

• BLS

Work Schedule

PRN

Work Type

Per Diem As Needed