Transporter, Patient Transportation, PT, 07A-7:30P

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

Job summary

Baptist Health in South Florida seeks a patient transport worker to ensure safe, efficient transfer of patients across the system. You will help move patients between units and facilities, upholding compassionate, patient-centered care.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent, strong interpersonal and communication skills, knowledge of body mechanics, and a current Life Support Certificate (BLS). The position pays between $16.00 and $17.72 per hour, depending on experience.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent training/experience.
• Good interpersonal skills and strong communication skills.
• Knowledge of body mechanics; strong physical ability.
• Life Support Certificate (BLS) required.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe and efficient transfer/transport of patients throughout the organization. Implement courteous, patient-centered service while moving patients between units and facilities.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Body mechanics

Physical ability

BLS certification

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

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