Transporter

Baptist Health; Homewood (AL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

403(b) Retirement Savings Plan with -?

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Life Insurance

Extended Leave Plan

Family Care

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Baptist Health in Homewood, AL is seeking a dedicated Transporter to move patients, equipment, supplies, and lab specimens throughout the hospital. The role requires careful handling of patients and a focus on safety and efficiency.

You will work both independently and as part of a team, ensuring timely transport, clear communication, and adherence to hospital protocols to support high-quality patient care.

Qualifications

• Transport patients and equipment safely.
• Communicate patient information with department staff.
• Maintain a clean and safe hospital environment.

Responsibilities

• Provides safe and efficient transport of patients to all areas of the hospital.
• Communicates vital patient information with the department manager, group leads, and other team members.
• Responsible and accountable for reaching individual productivity standards established by the department.
• Transports charts and specimens in an efficient and confidential manner.
• Maintains all transportation equipment and assures its cleanliness and sanitary condition.
• Demonstrates ability to log into and use Epic Transportation Dispatching system effectively.
• Supports Orlando Health mission with outstanding customer service behavior and attitude.
• Aids in informing customers, nursing units, and diagnostic departments of delays.
• Prevents fire and safety hazards by storing equipment properly.
• Adjusts liter flow and cylinder volume in oxygen tanks as needed.
• Removes telemetry units safely from patients.
• Performs Independent Double Verification using two identifiers and scans wristbands.

Skills

Patient transport

Communication

Safety awareness

Tools

Epic Transportation Dispatching

Job description

Position Summary

At Baptist Health, our mission is to improve the health and quality of life for the individuals and communities we serve.

Baptist Health Brookwood Hospital offers great NEW competitive pay and benefits!

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan w/matching
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Paid Time Off (up to 5 weeks to start)
• Life Insurance
• Extended Leave Plan (ELP)
• Family Care (childcare, elder care, pet care)
• Educational Benefits including tuition reimbursement & monthly payments to help pay down any graduated school debt

ALL benefits start on day one!

Our people are passionate about what they do, the product they sell, and the customers they serve. If you're looking for an opportunity to be a part of a work family that values collaboration, innovation and dedication, we're the right company for you.Section 1557 Non-DiscriminationThe Office for Civil Rights (OCR) enforces Section 1557 of the Affordable Care Act (Section 1557), which prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, and sex characteristics), in covered health programs or activities. 42 U.S.C. 18116. Company is committed to diversity and inclusion. We are an equal opportunity employer including veterans and people with disabilities.

Responsibilities

A Brief OverviewThis self-motivated team member works independently as well as in a team setting to transport patients, equipment, Supplies, and lab specimens throughout the hospital facility. The transporter will help patients get on and off beds, stretchers, and wheelchairs. Team member will maintain a clean and safe environment by disinfecting equipment before and after patient use.What you will do

• Provides safe and efficient transport of patients to all areas of the hospital. Assesses patient to determine the most effective method for transport.
• Communicates vital patient information with the department manager, group leads, and other appropriate team members.
• Responsible and accountable for reaching individual productivity standards established by the department.
• Transports charts and specimens in an efficient and confidential manner
• Maintains all transportation equipment and assure its cleanliness and sanitary condition.
• Demonstrates ability to log into and manipulate Epic Transportation Dispatching system effectively and efficiently.
• Understands and demonstrates outstanding customer service behavior and attitude, which will support and facilitate the mission, vision, and values of Orlando Health.
• Aids in informing customers, nursing units, and diagnostic departments of delays.
• Proactively seeks prevention of fire and safety hazards by storing equipment in designated areas.
• Possesses the ability to adjust the liter flow and determine cylinder volume in an oxygen tank. Understands operation the tank gauge
• Has the knowledge and ability to safely remove a telemetry unit from a patient.
• Understands and demonstrates Independent Double Verification using two acceptable identifiers and scans patient wristband