Ready to help patients get where they need to go—safely and with care?
- Compassionate, dependable, and service-oriented individual
- Strong commitment to patient dignity, safety, and customer service
- Ability to work independently while collaborating with a dispatch and care team
- Some experience in a medical or healthcare setting preferred
- High School Diploma or GED preferred
- Valid Louisiana Class D Chauffeur’s License required
- BLS / Basic Life Support (CPR) certification required
- Clean driving record and knowledge of Louisiana traffic laws
- Physically capable of performing job duties, including assisting wheelchair-bound patients
- Ability to follow instructions, communicate clearly, and work without constant supervision
EMR Preferred. Experience Preferred
Why You'll Love Working With Us:
At
Baton Rouge General, our patients aren’t the only people we take care of; we take care of our team too. We are proud to offer our employees the benefits and resources they need to be their best selves at work and at home.
- A comprehensive benefits program for you and your family
- Professional development and support
- Various employee perks include generous paid time off, flexible positions, and our Baton Rouge General Fit! program
- We are a nationally and locally recognized leader in quality and ranked one of the best healthcare employers in the state
Check out our employee perks here!
What You Will Do:
Safely transport wheelchair-bound patients to assigned destinations while providing respectful, courteous service and maintaining the highest standards of safety and compliance.
- Transport patients who may be sick or injured to locations assigned by the dispatcher
- Operate a handicap van safely and in compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations
- Verify patient identification visually and verbally according to facility policy
- Use proper wheelchair lift operation and safe lifting techniques
- Monitor communication equipment and respond promptly to dispatch instructions
- Complete patient transport, insurance, and related documentation accurately and on time
- Recognize when to escalate care and request advanced life support when appropriate
- Administer CPR and use an AED when required
- Decontaminate and maintain the handicap van after patient transport
- Inspect vehicle condition, restock supplies, and maintain inventory each shift
- Represent Baton Rouge General professionally during transports and public events
- Demonstrate Everyday Excellence values in all interactions
- Perform additional duties as assigned to support efficient operations
At Baton Rouge General, we are a community of compassionate, caring individuals who set the bar when it comes to healthcare excellence. Our mission is to preserve and restore health, one person at a time. From clinical to non-clinical roles – what you do here matters.
With over 600 licensed beds between three campuses, Baton Rouge General offers the full spectrum of care from delivering newborns to providing end-of-life support through hospice. With clinics located throughout Baton Rouge and the surrounding areas, our physician group provides patients with comprehensive care across a wide range of specialties.
Ready to be part of a team that values safety, service, and compassion? Apply now and take the next step in your career with Baton Rouge General.
