Transporter

Baptist-Health-System-Ky-&-i; Paducah (KY); On-site; USD 19,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition Assistance reimbursement

Paid Time Off

Maternity and Paternity Leave

Bereavement Leave

Employee Assistance Program

Retirement plans with company match

Job summary

Baptist Health in Paducah, KY seeks a Part-Time Transporter for weekends. You will assist in moving patients to diagnostic and treatment areas, using wheelchairs, beds, or stretchers, while keeping safety and patient comfort as top priorities.

The role emphasizes a professional, compassionate approach, with opportunities for tuition assistance and leave benefits as part of a supportive health system.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• BLS certification preferred or required where stated.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced health-care environment.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Transport patients to and from diagnostic and treatment areas according to schedule.
• Move patients safely using wheelchair, bed, or stretcher with proper assistance.
• Ensure patient is dressed or gowned for examination and maintain a professional atmosphere.

Skills

Patient transport

BLS Certification

Teamwork

Communication

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Job description

SummaryJob Description:TransporterPart-Time, Saturday and Sunday 7a-7:30pCall and Holiday RotationPerforms patient transport and other related duties in a timely manner. Assumes responsibility for designated area or procedures as requested. Recognizes the purpose or employment is to prioritize the patient as number one and to put forth the utmost quality in duties performed as radiology transporters.Job Duties:Transport patients according to the designated method and adhering to scheduled times to and from diagnostic and treatment areas.Continually transfer patients safely and efficiently via wheelchair, movable bed, or stretcher.Assure patient is properly dressed or gowned for examination.Provides positive and professional atmosphere for patients.Coordinates transport of patients to and from diagnostic testing, transports upon admission as appropriate and at discharge.Requirements:High School Diploma /GEDPreferred Requirements:Recent experience in health care setting providing patient careBasic Life Support (BLS) CertificationBenefits:Tuition Assistance reimbursement programPaid Time Off available for use upon hireCompany paid Maternity and Paternity LeaveBereavement Leave (includes pets)Employee Assistance ProgramRetirement plans with company matchIf 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.