Transporter

Kyeatright; Paducah (KY); On-site; USD 19,000 - 26,000; Full 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 Transporter to perform patient transport and related duties, prioritizing patient care. The role includes moving patients by wheelchair or bed, ensuring proper attire for exams, and maintaining a professional environment.

The transporter works full time, weekdays, with call assignments as needed and holiday rotation. Previous healthcare transport experience and BLS certification are preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Recent experience in health care setting preferred.
• BLS certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Transport patients to and from diagnostic and treatment areas according to schedule.
• Safely transfer patients via wheelchair, movable bed, or stretcher.
• Ensure patient is properly dressed or gowned for examination.
• Provide a positive and professional atmosphere for patients and families.

Skills

Patient transport

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma / GED

BLS Certification

Job description

Transporter### TransporterApply: Paducah, KY: Full time: Posted Today: R26109239**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### *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.