Compassionate Patient Transporter – Hospital Support

Compass Group USA; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 16,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement Plan

Health and Wellness Programs

Discount Marketplace

Identity Theft Protection

Pet Insurance

Voluntary Benefits

Job summary

Compass Group USA, via TouchPoint Support Services, is seeking Patient Transporters (full-time and part-time) in Birmingham, AL. The role focuses on safe, timely transport of patients and equipment within UAB St Vincents Birmingham, with an hourly pay rate of $14.00 and varying shifts.

As part of Compass Healthcare, you will support hospital operations across Ascension Health facilities, upholding patient dignity and safety, and collaborating with nursing and clinical staff.

Responsibilities

• Properly and safely transports patients, secures IVs, drainage tubes, etc., and secures patient.
• Uses wheelchairs and other approved rolling stock to carry out essential duties of the position.
• Demonstrates competency in transporting all specific age groups.
• Ensures the safe, timely and accurate transport of patients to their destination using the proper requested equipment.
• Communicates effectively with nursing personnel, clinicians, technicians or reception and dispatch.
• Ensures patient comfort by being attentive; offers blankets, checks modesty and maintains appropriate conversation.
• Alerts nursing staff to signs of patient distress or equipment malfunction.
• Maintains equipment and reports repairs.
• Complies with federal, state and JCAHO standards.
• Adheres to HIPAA policies.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Job description

Compass Group USA, via TouchPoint Support Services, is seeking Patient Transporters (full-time and part-time) in Birmingham, AL. The role focuses on safe, timely transport of patients and equipment within UAB St Vincents Birmingham, with an hourly pay rate of $14.00 and varying shifts.

As part of Compass Healthcare, you will support hospital operations across Ascension Health facilities, upholding patient dignity and safety, and collaborating with nursing and clinical staff.