Patient Transporter

CHRISTUS Health

Location Santa Fe, NM, 87503

Date Posted 4 June 2026

Job TypeOther

Description

POSITION SUMMARY: Transports inpatients and outpatients to and from their destinations safely within the hospital. Assists patients and patient care staff.

Requirements

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION: High School or equivalent required.

CERTIFICATION/LICENSES: Basic Life Support (BLS) issued through American Heart Association required, or must be attained within two weeks of employment.

SKILLS:

Ability to learn to use the following:
- Wheelchairs
- Gurneys
- electric beds
- cell phones
- digital pagers
Effective human relations skills
Ability to retain composure under stress, to move quickly but effectively to meet patient care needs
Time management skills to manage a high volume of assignments as expeditiously as possible

EXPERIENCE: Prior related work experience in medical environment preferred.

NATURE OF SUPERVISION:

Responsible to: Manager, Radiology

ENVIRONMENT:

- Bloodborne Pathogen C

Exposure to various body fluids, infections and contagious diseases.

Appropriate universal precautions protection must be used at all times

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Subject to stressful professional relationships. Working hours vary, with flexibility needed to meet unexpected changes in schedule and emergencies. Stooping/Bending: frequently, Squatting/Crouching: occasionally, Crawling/Kneeling: occasionally, Manual dexterity: continuously, Standing: occasionally, Walking: continuously, Lifting/Pushing/Pulling: Frequently up to 100 lbs. Carrying: Occasionally up to 100 lbs.