Transporter

CommonSpirit Health Philanthropy; Lufkin (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a dedicated transporter to enhance patient care within a fast-paced hospital environment. This role is crucial for ensuring the smooth transportation of patients and items across departments, requiring strong assessment skills and a patient-first mindset. If you are passionate about helping others and thrive in dynamic situations, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a team that values social justice and health equity while providing essential services to the community.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

FSA

Matching Retirement Plans

Paid Vacation

Adoption Assistance

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Current BLS certification is essential.

Responsibilities

• Transport patients within the hospital and assist with repositioning.
• Demonstrate knowledge of wheelchair and stretcher use.

Skills

Patient Transportation

Assessment Skills

Critical Thinking

Wheelchair and Stretcher Use

Education

High School Diploma/GED

BLS Certification

Job description

Responsibilities

The transporter is responsible for the transportation of patients within the hospital setting, dispatching items to various departments, assisting in repositioning patients, and demonstrating knowledge of wheelchair and stretcher use.

Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED
• Current BLS certification

Overview

St. Luke’s Health-Memorial aims to provide quality innovative healthcare in East Texas, offering over a quarter of a million patient services annually. Our hospitals in Lufkin, Livingston, and San Augustine, along with our community support and charity care initiatives, exemplify our commitment to the community.

Your success in this role depends on your enthusiasm for helping others and maintaining a patient-first mindset. Strong assessment skills, critical thinking, and a sense of urgency are vital for thriving in our fast-paced clinical environment where no two days are the same.

CHI St. Luke’s Health Memorial is a 271-bed non-profit facility dedicated to providing quality healthcare to the communities around Lufkin, Texas. As part of CommonSpirit Health, which operates 139 hospitals and over 1,000 care sites across 21 states, we are committed to making healthcare accessible to nearly 25% of U.S. residents.

If you are passionate about social justice and health equity and are ready to deliver care innovatively, you belong with us.

While you impact the healthcare industry, we support you with benefits including health, dental, and vision insurance, FSA, matching retirement plans, paid vacation, and adoption assistance.