Patient Transporter I Job at Baylor Scott & White Health, Grapevine, TX

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  • Baylor Scott & White Health
  • Grapevine, TX

Job Description

Facility: Baylor Regional Medical Center - Grapevine

Shift: Nights Monday - Friday 11:00pm to 7:30am

Status: Full Time (40 hours per week)

About Us

Here at Baylor Scott & White Health we promote the well-being of all individuals, families, and communities. Baylor Scott and White is the largest not-for-profit healthcare system in Texas that empowers you to live well.

Our Core Values are:

  • We serve faithfully by doing what's right with a joyful heart.

  • We never settle by constantly striving for better.

  • We are in it together by supporting one another and those we serve.

  • We make an impact by taking initiative and delivering exceptional experience.

Job Summary

The Patient Transporter 1 safely transports patients, belongings, records, and equipment courteously and promptly using wheelchairs, stretchers, beds, and carts.

Essential Functions of the Role

  • Safely transports patients and their belongings, medical records, charts, and equipment to various areas.

  • Maintains a friendly, efficient, positive customer service attitude toward customers, clients, and co-workers.

  • Safely moves patients with traction, IVs, drainage apparatus, oxygen, and other encumbrances.

  • Provides emergency help to patients who become ill during transport until proper staff is notified and help arrives.

  • Verifies the proper patient identity by visually checking patient identification or verifying with nursing staff.

  • When transporting a cardiac-monitored patient, an RN will accompany the patient unless the patient meets criteria for nurse-guided removal of cardiac monitoring for inpatient transport. The RN stays with the patient unless a licensed nurse takes over monitoring. The RN watches for changes in patterns and calls for help when needed.

  • Notifies dispatcher of the status of assigned duties and proceeds as instructed.

  • Champions overall safety in the department. Reports possible safety issues and recommends changes. Complies with OSHA and other regulations.

  • Dresses in designated uniform and adheres to proper hygiene when reporting to work and performing job duties.

  • Transports bodies to the morgue and ensures that proper documentation is completed.

Key Success Factors

  • Ability to use appropriate communication equipment, operate wheelchairs, hospital beds, and stretchers.

  • Must be able to communicate thoughts clearly; both through speech and in writing.

  • Able to give consistent excellent customer service with empathy, patience, and confidence.

  • Able to know about the customer's point of view and take ownership of creating a solution to their issues.

  • Relational skills required to interact effectively with patients and staff.

  • Basic computer skills, including but not limited to: data entry, information security, electronic medical documentation, handheld scanning, and email.

Benefits

Our benefits are designed to help you live well no matter where you are on your journey. For full details on coverage and eligibility, visit the Baylor Scott & White Benefits Hub to explore our offerings, which may include:

  • Eligibility on day 1 for all benefits

  • Dollar-for-dollar 401(k) match, up to 5%

  • Debt-free tuition assistance, offering access to many no-cost and low-cost degrees, certificates and more

  • Immediate access to time off benefits

At Baylor Scott & White Health, your well-being is our top priority.

Note: Benefits may vary based on position type and/or level

Belonging Statement

We believe that all people should feel welcomed, valued and supported, and that our workforce should be reflective of the communities we serve.

QUALIFICATIONS

  • EDUCATION - H.S. Diploma/GED Equivalent

  • EXPERIENCE - Less than 1 Year of Experience

CERTIFICATION/LICENSE/REGISTRATION -

  • Basic Life Support (BLS): BLS or BLS within 30 Days of Hire or transfer.

As a health care system committed to improving the health of those we serve, we are asking our employees to model the same behaviours that we promote to our patients. As of January 1, 2012, Baylor Scott & White Health no longer hires individuals who use nicotine products. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to ensuring a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Job Tags

Full time, Immediate start, Monday to Friday, Shift work, Night shift,

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