Compassionate Patient Transport Specialist

DCH Health System; Tuscaloosa (AL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

DCH Health System is seeking a patient transport team member to move and assist patients throughout the Medical Center, maintaining safety and courteous service. The role involves transporting various patient types and assisting with related tasks in the discharge area as needed.

Responsibilities include safe patient handling, reporting condition changes, and maintaining transport equipment. Strong communication and basic computer skills are essential, with BLS required within 90 days of hire.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Previous patient care experience or healthcare student preferred.
• BLS required or achieved within first 90 days of employment.
• Basic computer skills.
• Strong communication, friendly and courteous.
• Must be able to read, write legibly, speak, and comprehend English.

Responsibilities

• Transports throughout the hospital in a timely, safe manner following safety principles and body mechanics.
• Transports ambulatory, wheelchair, stretcher and bed-bound patients to and from designated areas.
• Recognizes changes in patient condition and reports to the appropriate caregiver.
• Provides transport for patients of all ages.
• Ensures safety of patients during transport.
• Maintains and cleans transport equipment and supplies.
• Uses I Care principles to ensure patient identification and proper exam.

Skills

Communication

Reading & Writing

English proficiency

Basic computer skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Healthcare exposure/student

Job description

DCH Health System is seeking a patient transport team member to move and assist patients throughout the Medical Center, maintaining safety and courteous service. The role involves transporting various patient types and assisting with related tasks in the discharge area as needed.

Responsibilities include safe patient handling, reporting condition changes, and maintaining transport equipment. Strong communication and basic computer skills are essential, with BLS required within 90 days of hire.