Transporter

Baptist Health; Elizabethtown (KY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health in Elizabethtown, KY, is seeking a Transporter to move patients safely within the hospital and to assist with equipment and supply transport. The role offers full-time hours and a schedule that includes a mix of first and second shifts, with occasional weekends.

A high school diploma or GED is required, and BLS is preferred and must be completed within six weeks of hire. Experience in a hospital or long-term care setting is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
• Basic Life Support (BLS) preferred and must be obtained within six weeks of hire.
• Six months experience in a hospital or long-term care facility preferred.

Responsibilities

• Transport patients safely between clinical, ancillary, and support areas using wheelchairs or movable beds.
• Provide distribution services of requested items between departments per established procedures.
• Assist patients with mobility needs, including transfers to beds, wheelchairs, stretchers and other devices.
• Support patient handling with safety equipment and adherence to falls protocols and infection control.

Skills

Patient transport

Safety procedures

Infection control

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Transporter page is loaded## Transporterlocations: Elizabethtown, KYtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Yesterdayjob requisition id: R26107530**Summary****Job Description:****Transporter - Transport****Full-time (40 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.### *If you would like to be part of a growing family focused on supporting clinical excellence, teamwork and innovation, we urge you to apply now!*### Baptist Health is an *Equal Employment Opportunity* employer.(blob:https://bhs.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/96ee11ab-c0a3-45a1-8c15-f56022710ba0)0:00 / 2:44