Compassionate Patient Transporter

Community Health Systems, Inc.; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Health Systems, Inc. in Knoxville, TN seeks a Patient Transporter to move patients safely between departments, ensuring comfort and dignity while coordinating with nursing and medical staff.

You will assist patients into and out of wheelchairs and stretchers, document transport activities, and uphold infection control practices. A 0-1 year healthcare background and BCLS certification by orientation are required.

Qualifications

• 0-1 year of experience in a healthcare or patient support role required.
• Must have BCLS certification by end of orientation.

Responsibilities

• Transport patients safely between departments while maintaining comfort and dignity.
• Assist patients in and out of wheelchairs, stretchers, or beds with proper technique.
• Communicate with nursing staff and physicians to coordinate transport needs.
• Maintain cleanliness and infection control for transport equipment.
• Document transport activities in logs or electronic systems.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Transport safety

Infection control

Team collaboration

Education

BCLS Certification

Job description

Community Health Systems, Inc. in Knoxville, TN seeks a Patient Transporter to move patients safely between departments, ensuring comfort and dignity while coordinating with nursing and medical staff.

You will assist patients into and out of wheelchairs and stretchers, document transport activities, and uphold infection control practices. A 0-1 year healthcare background and BCLS certification by orientation are required.