Compassionate Patient Transporter (Evenings, Part-Time)

Community Health Systems, Inc.; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Community Health Systems, Inc. in Fort Wayne, IN seeks a Part-time Patient Transporter to move patients between departments and to testing areas while maintaining comfort, safety and confidentiality. The role supports clinical teams and requires good communication and a compassionate approach.

The position emphasizes safe lifting, infection control, and reliable attendance; BCLS certification is required by end of orientation. Evening shift, high school graduate, part-time schedule.

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal and compassionate patient care abilities.
• Ability to communicate with nursing staff, physicians and other providers.
• Physical stamina to lift/move patients and operate equipment safely.

Responsibilities

• Transports patients safely between departments while maintaining comfort and dignity.
• Assists patients in and out of wheelchairs, stretchers, or beds using proper lifting techniques.
• Communicates with nursing staff to coordinate transport needs.
• Maintains clean and sanitized transport equipment in accordance with infection control.
• Follows safety guidelines and reports concerns promptly.
• Documents transport activities in logs or electronic systems.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication with healthcare teams

Patient care

Physical stamina

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Community Health Systems, Inc. in Fort Wayne, IN seeks a Part-time Patient Transporter to move patients between departments and to testing areas while maintaining comfort, safety and confidentiality. The role supports clinical teams and requires good communication and a compassionate approach.

The position emphasizes safe lifting, infection control, and reliable attendance; BCLS certification is required by end of orientation. Evening shift, high school graduate, part-time schedule.