Transporter, Patient Transportation, PT, 06:30A-3P

Baptist Health; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Comprehensive health benefits

Wellness program

Job summary

Baptist Health in Miami, FL seeks a dedicated patient transport technician to provide safe transfer of patients across our facilities with a strong focus on service excellence. The role emphasizes teamwork, safety, and clear communication as you move patients between departments and care areas.

Required high school diploma or equivalent and a Life Support Certificate (BLS). Relevant interpersonal skills and physical ability are essential to perform duties effectively in a busy hospital

Qualifications

• Interpersonal skills and clear communication are essential.
• Knowledge of body mechanics helps ensure patient safety during transfers.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced hospital environment with attention to safety.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe and efficient transfer/transport of patients throughout the organization.
• Exemplify exceptional customer service and professionalism during movements.
• Coordinate with care teams to ensure timely and accurate patient movement between departments.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Strong communication

Body mechanics

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Life Support Certificate (BLS)

Job description

Baptist Health is the region's largest not-for-profit healthcare organization, with 12 hospitals, over 29,000 employees, 4,500 physicians and 200 outpatient centers, urgent care facilities and physician practices across Miami-Dade, Monroe, Broward and Palm Beach counties. With internationally renowned centers of excellence in cancer, cardiovascular care, orthopedics and sports medicine, and neurosciences, Baptist Health is supported by philanthropy and driven by its faith-based mission of medical excellence. For 26 years, we've been named one of Fortune's 100 Best Companies to Work For, and in the 2025-2026 U.S. News & World Report Best Hospital Rankings, Baptist Health was the most awarded healthcare system in South Florida, earning 63 high-performing honors.

What truly sets us apart is our people. At Baptist Health, we create personal connections with our colleagues that go beyond the workplace, and we form meaningful relationships with patients and their families that extend beyond delivering care. Many of us have walked in our patients' shoes ourselves and that shared experience fuels our commitment to compassion and quality. Our culture is rooted in purpose, and every team member plays a part in making a positive impact – because when it comes to caring for people, we're all in.

Benefits

At Baptist Health, we're committed to supporting our employees at every stage of their journey, both personally and professionally. Our approach is rooted in a "grow our own" philosophy, designed to help our team members build meaningful, long-term careers with us, supported by benefits that make a real difference, including:

• Career growth and development opportunities, with clear pathways and ongoing support
• Comprehensive health and wellness resources that go beyond traditional benefits
• A wellness program that can help employees eliminate their medical plan deductible, reducing out-of-pocket healthcare costs
• Tuition reimbursement to support continued learning and advancement
• And so much more

Together, these benefits and others reflect our commitment to caring for our people, so they can build fulfilling careers with us while making a meaningful impact every day.

Description

Provide safe and efficient transfer/transport of patients throughout the organization in a manner that exemplifies our organization‘s commitment to exceptional customer service. Estimated pay range for this position is $16.00 - $17.72 / hour depending on experience.

Qualifications

High School Diploma, Certificate of Attendance, GED, or equivalent training/experience required. Good Interpersonal Skills, Strong Communication Skills, Knowledge of Body Mechanics Desirable, Strong Physical Ability. Life Support Certificate (BLS) required.

EOE, including disability/vets