Transporter II

Baptist Health System, Inc.; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Pet Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Identity Theft Protection

Tuition Reimbursement

Maternity and Paternity Leave

Paid Time Off (5 days)

Bereavement Leave (pets included)

PTO Sell Back

Compassionate Leave Sharing Program

Employee Support Fund

Retirement with Company Match

Job summary

Baptist Health System, Inc. is seeking a Transporter for full-time, 2nd shift in Lexington, KY. The transporter moves patients, equipment, and supplies within the hospital, ensuring safety and timely deliveries to radiology and other departments.

Responsibilities include assisting with patient transfers, using lifts, and communicating with care teams. Strong attention to safety, compassion, and reliability are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• High School or GED required.
• BLS certification within 30 days must be obtained.

Responsibilities

• Transport patients via wheelchair, stretcher, bed, or Vess chair.
• Transport to morgue and document on log.
• Use EPIC to track progress of assigned tasks.
• Report changes in patient condition to nurse or radiology technician.
• Explain lift/transfer to patient.

Skills

Patient transport

Communication

Safety protocols

Education

High School/GED

Tools

EPIC system

Job description

Summary

Job Description:

Transporter

Full-Time, 2nd Shift

The Transport team is responsible for the transport of Baptist Health patients to radiology departments and upon discharge from the hospital. Transporters assist patient care units with maximum assistance transfers with appropriate utilization of mechanical lifts. Miscellaneous equipment such as beds, pumps, and recliners will also be delivered throughout the hospital by the Transport team upon request.

A hospital transporter is responsible for the safe and efficient movement of patients, equipment, and supplies within the hospital. Key duties include transporting patients to various departments, assisting with patient transfers, and ensuring timely delivery of medical equipment and supplies. This role requires strong communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to follow safety protocols. The transporter must be compassionate, patient, and capable of handling physically demanding tasks, contributing to the overall efficiency and smooth operation of the hospital.

Job Description:

• Transports patients via wheelchair, stretcher, bed, and Vess chair to and from clinical areas as requested through the Patient Tracking system to the designated area.

• Transports to morgue and documents on log.

• Functions independently through the use of Patient Tracking in EPIC.

• Reports changes in patient condition to nurse or radiology technician.

• Explain lift / transfer to patient.

• Use of EPIC system to show progress of assigned job.

Job Requirements:

• High School/GED

• Must obtain BLS within 30 Days

Benefits:

• Health, Vision, Dental, and Pet Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Short Term and Long-term Disability and Life Insurance
• Identity Theft Protection
• Tuition Reimbursement up to $6,000 annually
• Company paid Maternity and Paternity Leave
• 5 days of Paid Time Off available upon hire
• Bereavement Leave (includes pets)
• PTO Sell Back Program
• Compassionate Leave Sharing Program (PTO Donation)
• Employee Support Fund, for employees in need of emergency financial assistance
• Retirement with Company Match

Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.