Transport Part Time

BHS; Elizabethtown (KY); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Baptist Health in Elizabethtown, KY is seeking a part-time Transporter to safely move patients between clinical areas using a wheelchair or movable bed. The role includes patient handling, basic equipment use, and adherence to infection control protocols.

Shifts are 8 hours, 20 hours per week, with a mix of first and second shifts and occasional weekends. Basic High School diploma required; BLS certification should be obtained within six weeks of hire.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• BLS certification preferred upon hire and required within six weeks of hire.

Responsibilities

• Transport patients safely to and from clinical and support areas via wheelchair or movable bed.
• Distribute items between departments per procedures.
• Assist patients with mobility, transfers, and use of safety equipment.
• Ensure patient comfort and safety during transport; monitor for distress or equipment issues.
• Verify patient identity according to department protocol.

Skills

Patient transport

Mobility assistance

Infection control

Safety awareness

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

BLS certification (within 6 weeks)

Job description

Summary

Job Description:

Transporter - Transport

Part-time (20 weekly hours)

8-hour shifts, schedule varies (mix of first and second shift)

Occasional weekends required

Transport patients safely and efficiently to and from clinical, ancillary, and support areas via wheelchair or movable bed, to include transport of patients with oxygen tanks, intravenous pumps, drips, and special equipment.

• Provide distribution services of requested items between various departments as needed in accordance with established procedures.
• Assist patients with mobility needs, including transferring patients to and from beds, wheelchairs, stretchers, and other transportation devices.
• Assists with patient handling and lifting using appropriate patient safety equipment (including side rails, restraints, and falls protocol) and appropriate safety procedures.
• Ensure patient comfort and safety during transportation, utilizing proper lifting and transfer techniques and adhering to infection control protocols.
• Remains alert to patient condition and promptly communicate any sign of patient distress or equipment malfunction to appropriate personnel.
• Validate patient identity based on established department protocol.

Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
• Basic Life Support (BLS) preferred upon hire and required within six weeks of hire.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Six months experience in a hospital or long-term care facility preferred.

Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.