Transporter

Position Summary Facility: Bapitst Health Shelby Hospital Location: Alabaster,AL Shift: Days Being a Transporter is more than just a job — it's a calling. It’s about making a real difference in people’s lives, providing comfort and compassionate care to those who need it most, and being part of a dedicated team that saves lives every day. Baptist Health Hospitals offer great NEW Competitive Pay and great fulltime & part-time benefits package that includes: Medical, Dental, Vision 403(b) RetirementSavings Plan Health Savings Account (HSA) Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Paid Time Off (Up to 5 weeks to start) Life Insurance Extended Leave Plan (ELP) Family Care (child care, elder care, pet care) Paid Parental Leave Pet Insurance Car Insurance Educational benefits including tuition reimbursement& monthly payments to help pay down any graduated school debt ALL benefits start day one Join our Growing Team at Baptist Health Shelby Hospital in Alabaster, AL! At Baptist Health Shelby Hospital, we’re proud to be a leading 252 bed acute care facility dedicated to delivering exceptional healthcare with a community-focused touch. Located in the heart of Alabaster- one of Alabama’s fastest growing and most desirable places to live- we serve over 30,000 emergency visitors annually and offer a wide range of advanced clinical services, including cardiology, cardiovascular surgery, orthopedics, urology, robotics surgery, and more. Our State-of-the-art facilities feature cutting-edge technology such as 3 Tesla MRI, robotic surgical systems, and 256-slice CT scanner- empowering top tier care. Recognized for excellence with accolades like ACC Cath Lab Accreditation, Trans catheter Valve certification, and Primary Stoke Center Designation, we’re committed to growth, innovation, and community well-being. Whether you’re an experienced specialist or just beginning your healthcare journey, Baptist Health Shelby offers a dynamic environment where your skills make a real difference. Join us in a welcoming, fast-paced setting with easy commutes, ample free parking, and a team that feels like family. Be part of a hospital that’s shaping the future of healthcare in Alabama- Where your career can thrive and your community can flourish! A Brief Overview This self-motivated team member works independently as well as in a team setting to transport patients, equipment, Supplies, and lab specimens throughout the hospital facility. The transporter will help patients get on and off beds, stretchers, and wheelchairs. Team member will maintain a clean and safe environment by disinfecting equipment before and after patient use. Responsibilities What you will do Provides safe and efficient transport of patients to all areas of the hospital. Assesses patient to determine the most effective method for transport. Communicates vital patient information with the department manager, group leads, and other appropriate team members. Responsible and accountable for reaching individual productivity standards established by the department. Transports charts and specimens in an efficient and confidential manner Maintains all transportation equipment and assure its cleanliness and sanitary condition. Demonstrates ability to log into and manipulate Epic Transportation Dispatching system effectively and efficiently. Understands and demonstrates outstanding customer service behavior and attitude, which will support and facilitate the mission, vision, and values of Orlando Health. Aids in informing customers, nursing units, and diagnostic departments of delays. Proactively seeks prevention of fire and safety hazards by storing equipment in designated areas. Possesses the ability to adjust the liter flow and determine cylinder volume in an oxygen tank. Understands operation the tank gauge Has the knowledge and ability to safely remove a telemetry unit from a patient. Understands and demonstrates Independent Double Verification using two acceptable identifiers and scans patient wristband Follows hospital and departmental policies with special attention to safety, dress, attendance, punctuality, and display of ID badge. Handles work related information in a confidential manner using HIPAA and handoff compliance. Cooperates effectively and efficiently with team members to consistently meet the changing needs of the patient, department, and/or hospital. Assists with proper disposition of all deceased persons to the morgue or body cooler as outlined at individual campuses. Assists in the distribution and retrieval of clinical equipment throughout the facility. Assists in cleaning equipment and restocks standby storage areas or returns it to the equipment room. Assists in the distribution, retrieval, and maintenance of durable medical equipment outlined at individual campuses. Transports medications (excluding controlled substances and IV Chemotherapy drugs) throughout the facility. Additional duties or responsibilities that may not be primary to the role but may be required occasionally or as needed to support the operation of the department Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state, and local standards. Maintains compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures. Adheres to all Standards of Precaution, MSDS, and Hand Hygiene directives. Must complete all mandatory training as designated and required. Participates in departmental quality assurance and improvement activities as appropriate. Demonstrates initiative and creativity to continuously improve services, departmental and interdepartmental processes, and any other activities that affect quality. Section 1557 Non-Discrimination The Office for Civil Rights (OCR) enforces Section 1557 of the Affordable Care Act (Section 1557), which prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, and sex characteristics), in covered health programs or activities. 42 U.S.C. 18116. Qualifications Ability to read and recognize similarities and differences between words and between series of numbers. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers. Must be capable of accessing and using all department related computer systems such as but not limited to the Epic programs that include Bed Tracking and Service Response where applicable, and Outlook Email. Must be able to complete required mandatory educational training. Six (6) months Customer Service experience or 6 months volunteer experience preferred BLS/HealthCare Provider certification obtained within 90 days of hire. – renewed every two years. #J-18808-Ljbffr Baptist Health