Baptist Medical Center in San Antonio, Texas is hiring a full-time Patient Transporter to support safe, efficient movement of patients and visitors across a large, faith-based acute care system with more than 120 years of community service. The Baptist Health System encompasses six full-service hospitals, a specialized children's hospital with a dedicated pediatric emergency unit, a comprehensive cancer care network, imaging centers, ambulatory services, and a school of health professions — giving team members broad exposure to a high-volume, multi-specialty environment. This is a hands-on, patient-facing support role central to daily hospital operations and care coordination.
Perks and Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
- Generous paid time off
- Health savings accounts (HSA) and healthcare and dependent flexible spending accounts (FSA)
- Career development and continuing education opportunities
- Employee Assistance Program and employee discount program
- Voluntary benefits: pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long-term care, elder and childcare assistance, auto and home insurance
- Note: benefit eligibility may vary based on employment status and location
Practice Highlights
- Transport patients and visitors safely and in a timely manner to designated destinations throughout the hospital campus
- Document all transport requests to maintain an accurate, real-time tracking system
- Maintain wheelchairs, stretchers, and all transport equipment in clean, sanitary, and proper working condition — including routine maintenance such as oiling equipment wheels
- Complete all established competencies for the position within the designated introductory period
- Operate within a six-hospital system that also includes a children's hospital with a dedicated pediatric emergency unit, a cancer care network, fitness and rehabilitation centers, imaging centers, and ambulatory services
- Collaborative, team-oriented environment with a mission rooted in compassionate, faith-inspired service
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- 1–2 years of customer service experience required
- Prior patient transportation experience preferred
- Active Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required at time of hire (American Red Cross or American Heart Association accepted); AHA Healthcare Provider BLS must be obtained within 60 days of hire
- No additional licensure or certification required beyond BLS
About the Community
San Antonio is the second-largest city in Texas and the seventh-largest in the United States, offering an exceptional quality of life with a low cost of living relative to other major metros. The city is known for its rich cultural heritage, vibrant River Walk, world-class dining, and major attractions including the Alamo and Six Flags Fiesta Texas. Outdoor enthusiasts enjoy proximity to the Texas Hill Country, while families benefit from strong public and private school options, diverse neighborhoods, and a warm climate year-round.