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

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

Job summary

Baptist Health in Florida is seeking a Patient Transporter to ensure safe, timely transfer of patients throughout our hospitals and clinics. You will work closely with care teams to support smooth patient flow and exceptional service.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, good interpersonal and communication skills, and a current BLS life support certificate. This is a full-time on-site position offering benefits and opportunities to develop within our faith-based health system.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide safe and efficient transfer/transport of patients across the organization.
• Deliver compassionate, customer-focused service to patients and families.
• Adhere to safety, infection control, and hospital policies during transport.

Skills

Good interpersonal skills

Strong communication skills

Knowledge of body mechanics

Strong physical ability

Education

High School Diploma / GED

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.

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:

Benefits

• 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