Compassionate Patient Transporter — Hospital Care Team

Atrium Health; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Atrium Health in Winston-Salem, NC is seeking a Patient Transport role to move patients by wheelchair, stretcher or bed across campus, while maintaining a safe environment and communicating with patients, guests and staff in a positive, professional manner. This position requires physical stamina, including lifting and walking for extended periods.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or GED, CPR certification within 30 days of hire, and oxygen administration training after hire.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• CPR certification within 30 days of hire.
• Oxygen training certification after hire.

Responsibilities

• Transports patients to and from clinical, ancillary and support areas via wheelchair, stretcher or beds.
• Maintains a safe environment for patients, self, guests and co-workers.
• Knowledgeable of transporting patients with oxygen, intravenous pumps and restraints.
• Communicates to team, co-workers, patients and guests in a positive and professional manner.
• Takes initiative for performance and professional development.
• Knowledgeable of all aspects and functionalities of the Transport Tracking System.
• Provides age/developmentally appropriate assistance in accordance with Age/Developmental Specific Care Guidelines for the specific age groups served.

Skills

Communication

Instruction following

Mobility

Walking endurance

Patient transport

Customer service

Body mechanics

Education

High school diploma or GED

CPR certification within 30 days of hire

Oxygen training certification after hire

Job description

Atrium Health in Winston-Salem, NC is seeking a Patient Transport role to move patients by wheelchair, stretcher or bed across campus, while maintaining a safe environment and communicating with patients, guests and staff in a positive, professional manner. This position requires physical stamina, including lifting and walking for extended periods.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or GED, CPR certification within 30 days of hire, and oxygen administration training after hire.