Transporter - CT - Per Diem / Flex - Nights

Baptist Hospitals of Southeast Texas, Inc.; Beaumont (TX); On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Matched Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Comprehensive Benefit Plan – Medical,,

Bonus Potential

Job summary

Baptist Hospitals of Southeast Texas, Inc. is seeking a Transporter to ensure safe patient movement to and from assigned departments.

The role supports the hospital mission of Sacred Work and requires attention to infection control and patient privacy. Responsibilities include transporting patients by bed or wheelchair, using appropriate transport equipment, and participating in quality and clinical oversight activities for student trainees.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• 1 - 6 months to a year of related experience in field.

Responsibilities

• Safely transport patients to and from the department via bed, stretcher, or wheelchair.
• Maintain infection control principles during transport and monitor infection status.
• Utilize transport aids and equipment safely (slide boards, maxi slides, lifts).
• Ensure patients are properly clothed and maintain privacy and dignity at all times.

Skills

Patient transport

Infection control

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

1-6 months to 1 year experience in field

Job description

We are looking to add top talent to our Baptist Hospitals of Southeast Texas team.

Join us in performing Sacred Work!

Competitive benefits are offered including:

• Matched Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Comprehensive Benefit Plan – Medical, Dental, Vision and Much More!
• Bonus Potential

Summary/Objective

The Transporter is responsible for safe transport of patients according to hospital policies to and from the assigned department. The Transporter must support the mission of providing Sacred Work to all who enter the doors of Baptist Hospitals of Southeast Texas.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Safely transport patients to and from the department via bed, stretcher, or wheelchairs. Must be knowledgeable in the use of oxygen units, both mobile and wall units and maintains the correct number of units while in transport.
• Maintain infection control principles in removing patients from their room and transporting and must alter technical staff to infection control status.
• Utilize transport equipment knowledgably and safely. Must use transport aids such as slide boards, maxi slides or multiple person lifts when required.
• Ensure patients are properly clothed prior to transport and strive to maintain patient privacy and dignity at all times.
• Participate in QC/PI activities.
• Participant in clinical oversight of student trainees.

Required Education and Experience

High School diploma or equivalent

1 - 6 months to a year of related experience in field.

Required License/Certifications

Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days of hire