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*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. *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 *Job Summary* The Patient Transporter 2 safely moves patients, belongings, records, equipment, and specimens courteously and promptly using wheelchairs, stretchers, beds, and carts. *Essential Functions of the Role* * Safely transports patients and their belongings, medical records, charts, blood specimens, 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. This continues until proper staff are 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. * Dispatches transporters to appropriate duties as needed. * Coordinates staffing of the department to help the manager. * 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. * General computer skills, including but not limited to: data entry, information security, electronic medical documentation, handheld scanning, and email. *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 - 1 Year of Experience CERTIFICATION/LICENSE/REGISTRATION * Basic Life Support (BLS): BLS or BLS within 30 Days of Hire or transfer.