Patient Transporter - Transporters

CHRISTUS Health; Santa Fe (NM); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

CHRISTUS Health in Santa Fe, NM, is seeking a patient transporter to move inpatients and outpatients safely within the hospital and to assist patient care staff as needed.

The role emphasizes safe handling, infection control, and collaboration with medical teams to ensure timely patient movement and comfort. Prior healthcare exposure is preferred; BLS certification is required or will be obtained within two weeks of hire.

Qualifications

• High School or equivalent required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or ability to attain within two weeks of employment.
• Prior related work experience in medical environment preferred.
• Ability to learn to use patient transport equipment and devices.

Responsibilities

• Assist departments in preparing patients for transport and move patients safely to various hospital departments.
• Provide maintenance level patient care during transport as trained.
• Assist staff with transferring and positioning patients for procedures and treatments.
• Keep environment and equipment clean and ready for use per protocols.
• Operate hospital equipment according to instructions and safety guidelines.
• Transport patients by bed, stretcher, or wheelchair, using lift assists when needed.
• Follow infection control practices to protect self, patients, and staff.
• Coordinate with dispatch and departments to meet patient care needs and manage resources.
• Deliver documents, medical supplies, and equipment throughout the facility.
• Maintain cooperative and respectful interactions with patients, visitors, physicians, and coworkers.

Skills

Effective relations skills

Time management

Calm under pressure

Safety awareness

Education

High School or equivalent

Tools

Wheelchairs

Gurneys

Electric beds

Cell phones

Digital pagers

Job description

Summary:

Transports inpatients and outpatients to and from their destinations safely within the hospital. Assists patients and patient care staff.

Responsibilities:

• Assists departments in preparing patients for transport; transporting patients to various departments in the hospital in a safe and timely manner.
• Provides maintenance level patient care as training allows while transporting patient to destination.
• Assists patient care staff in transferring and positioning patients for procedures and treatments.
• Assists patient care and ancillary departments in keeping the environment and associated equipment clean and ready for use per department-specific protocols.
• Operates equipment in accordance with hospital and manufacturer’s instructions.
• Transports patients by bed, stretcher or wheelchair to and from their destinations, observing safety precautions. Provides ‘lift assist’ to all departments when requested in bed watch. Uses lifting equipment for any patients that require 2 or more people to transfer/lift.
• Correctly and appropriately uses infection control devices, including clothing and equipment, at all times to protect self, patient and other staff.
• Works with dispatch and/or any other requesting department to promptly meet patient care needs, to include prioritizing use of scarce resources when necessary.
• Picks up and delivers documents, medical supplies and equipment throughout facility.
• Demonstrates a cooperative, respectful and helpful manner to patients, visitors, physicians, and co-workers.

Requirements:

Education:

• High School or equivalent required.

Experience:

• Prior related work experience in medical environment preferred.

Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications:

• Basic Life Support (BLS) issued through American Heart Association required, or must be attained within two weeks of employment.
• Ability to learn to use the following:
  • Wheelchairs
  • Gurneys
  • Electric beds
  • Cell phones
  • Digital pagers
• Effective human relations skills
• Ability to retain composure under stress, to move quickly but effectively to meet patient care needs
• Time management skills to manage a high volume of assignments as expeditiously as possible

Work Schedule:

MULTIPLE SHIFTS AVAILABLE

Work Type:

Full Time