Transporter

Baptist Health System, Inc.; Paducah (KY); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition Assistance reimbursement

Paid Time Off

Company paid Maternity and Paternity

Bereavement Leave (pets)

Employee Assistance Program

Retirement plans with company match

Job summary

Baptist Health System, Inc. is seeking a Transporter to perform patient transport and related duties in a timely, professional manner. This full-time role operates Monday through Friday from 9:00 am to 5:30 pm with call assignments as needed and holiday rotation.

The transporter prioritizes patient care and quality in all duties within the radiology transport area. Responsibilities include moving patients safely between diagnostic and treatment areas, assisting with admissions and discharges,

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Preferred experience in health care and BLS Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Transport patients to and from diagnostic and treatment areas on schedule.
• Safely transfer patients using wheelchair, bed, or stretcher.
• Ensure patient is properly dressed or gowned for examination.
• Maintain a positive, professional atmosphere for patients.

Skills

Patient transport

Safety awareness

Communication

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Summary

Job Description:

Transporter

Full Time, M-F 9a-5:30p

Call Assignment as Needed and Holiday Rotation

Performs 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 /GED

Preferred Requirements:

• Recent experience in health care setting providing patient care
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification

Benefits:

• Tuition Assistance reimbursement program
• Paid Time Off available for use upon hire
• Company paid Maternity and Paternity Leave
• Bereavement Leave (includes pets)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Retirement plans with company match

Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.