Compassionate Patient Transporter

Community Health Systems, Inc.; Gadsden (AL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Health Systems, Inc. in Gadsden, AL seeks a Patient Transporter to safely move patients across departments, ensuring comfort and confidentiality during transfers.

You will assist with wheelchairs and stretchers, coordinate with nurses and physicians, and maintain clean transport equipment in a fast-paced hospital setting. The role requires a High School diploma, BCLS certification by orientation, and 0-1 years of healthcare or patient support experience.

Qualifications

• 0-1 years of experience in a healthcare or patient support role is expected.
• BCLS certification must be completed by the end of orientation period.

Responsibilities

• Transports patients safely between departments while maintaining comfort and dignity.
• Assists patients in and out of wheelchairs, stretchers, or beds with proper lifting techniques.
• Communicates with nursing staff, physicians and other providers to coordinate transport needs.
• Maintains a clean, sanitized transport environment and follows infection control protocols.
• Reports safety concerns or incidents promptly and documents transport activities accurately.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Compassionate care

Patient transport safety

Infection control

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Community Health Systems, Inc. in Gadsden, AL seeks a Patient Transporter to safely move patients across departments, ensuring comfort and confidentiality during transfers.

You will assist with wheelchairs and stretchers, coordinate with nurses and physicians, and maintain clean transport equipment in a fast-paced hospital setting. The role requires a High School diploma, BCLS certification by orientation, and 0-1 years of healthcare or patient support experience.