Compassionate Patient Transporter

Northeast Georgia Health System; Gainesville (GA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Northeast Georgia Health System seeks a Patient Transporter to move patients, equipment, and supplies across the hospital, ensuring safety and patient comfort. You will collaborate with nurses, physicians, and other staff to coordinate timely transports and uphold infection control standards.

The role emphasizes patient dignity, effective communication, and adherence to safety and MRI guidelines when applicable, with supervision from a nurse manager or supervisor.

Qualifications

• BLS certification required.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• No specific experience required.

Responsibilities

• Transports patients according to departmental procedures to ensure efficient patient care.
• Adheres to MRI Zonal safety guidelines, if applicable.
• Uses infection control procedures when transporting patients.
• Checks patient chart for isolation precautions and follows guidelines.
• Maintains organization customer service standards during transport.
• Provides comfort to patients (e.g., pillows, warm blankets) and communicates delays to care teams.
• Maintains transport equipment and reports malfunctions promptly.
• Documents transport activities accurately and keeps necessary paperwork up to date.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Push/pull/lift

Problem solving

Basic computer skills

Safety practices

Effective communication

Conflict resolution

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

BLS

Job description

Northeast Georgia Health System seeks a Patient Transporter to move patients, equipment, and supplies across the hospital, ensuring safety and patient comfort. You will collaborate with nurses, physicians, and other staff to coordinate timely transports and uphold infection control standards.

The role emphasizes patient dignity, effective communication, and adherence to safety and MRI guidelines when applicable, with supervision from a nurse manager or supervisor.