Patient Transporter - Transporters

CHRISTUS Health; Tyler (TX); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

CHRISTUS Health in Tyler, TX is seeking a patient transport associate to move patients safely between inpatient beds and departments. You will maintain equipment, follow safety procedures, and support department flow with strong communication and clerical skills.

Required: High School Diploma and BLS; 5-day work week, 8-hour shifts, full-time position committed to infection control and patient safety.

Qualifications

• High school diploma and BLS certification required.
• Experience in hospital transport and safety procedures preferred.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensures safety procedures are followed during transportation.
• Monitors the proper functioning of transportation equipment daily.
• Knowledge of patient safety, infection control processes, clerical tasks, and communication skills.

Education

High School Diploma

BLS Certification

Job 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

5 Days - 8 Hours

Work Type

Full Time