Patient Transporter - Transporters

CHRISTUS Health; Longview (TX); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

CHRISTUS Health in Longview, TX is seeking a dedicated patient transporter to move patients safely between inpatient beds and departments such as admitting, surgery, therapy, or radiology. You will help retrieve medical records and supplies, assist with department flow, and maintain cleanliness of equipment while adhering to safety procedures and infection control guidelines.

Strong communication and organizational skills are essential to coordinate with clinical staff and ensure timely patient

Qualifications

• Knowledge of patient safety and infection control practices.
• Excellent communication with clinical staff and patients.
• Ability to manage time and prioritize tasks in a hospital setting.

Responsibilities

• Transports patients to inpatient beds and to other departments safely.
• Retrieves medical records, lab results, supplies, and medications as required.
• Monitors equipment function and maintains cleanliness; follows safety procedures.

Skills

Patient safety

Communication skills

Time management

Infection control

Education

High School Diploma

BLS certification

Job description

Description

Summary: 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

• High School Diploma
• BLS

Work Schedule

6:30AM - 3PM

Work Type

Full Time