Compassionate Patient Transport Specialist

Flowers Hospital; Dothan (AL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Flowers Hospital in Dothan, AL is seeking a Patient Transporter to move patients safely throughout the facility, ensuring comfort, safety and confidentiality while coordinating with healthcare teams to facilitate patient care.

Ideal candidates have 0–1 year of healthcare experience and demonstrate strong communication, infection control, and physical stamina. BCLS certification must be completed by the end of orientation.

Qualifications

• 0-1 years of experience in a healthcare or patient support role.

Responsibilities

• Transports patients safely between departments, maintaining patient comfort and dignity.
• Assists patients in and out of wheelchairs, stretchers, or beds with proper lifting techniques.
• Coordinates with nursing staff, physicians, and other healthcare providers to prioritize transport needs.
• Maintains a clean and sanitized environment for transport equipment per infection control protocols.
• Follows safety guidelines for patient handling and transport, reporting concerns promptly.
• Documents transport activities accurately in logs or EMR as required.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Infection control

Physical stamina

Team collaboration

Job description

Flowers Hospital in Dothan, AL is seeking a Patient Transporter to move patients safely throughout the facility, ensuring comfort, safety and confidentiality while coordinating with healthcare teams to facilitate patient care.

Ideal candidates have 0–1 year of healthcare experience and demonstrate strong communication, infection control, and physical stamina. BCLS certification must be completed by the end of orientation.