Compassionate Patient Transporter | Safe Hospital Mobility

Grandview Medical Center - Birmingham, AL; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Grandview Medical Center - Birmingham, AL is seeking a Patient Transporter to safely move patients throughout the facility, ensuring comfort, safety, and confidentiality during transport. The role involves coordinating with nursing staff and physicians to prioritize transport needs and uphold infection control standards.

Ideal candidates have 0–1 years in healthcare or patient support, and must obtain BCLS by the end of orientation.

Qualifications

• 0–1 years of experience in healthcare or patient support.
• BCLS certification required by orientation.
• Ability to lift and move patients safely with proper technique.

Responsibilities

• Transports patients safely between departments while maintaining comfort and dignity.
• Assists patients in and out of wheelchairs, stretchers, or beds with proper lifting techniques.
• Communicates with nursing staff, physicians, and other healthcare providers to coordinate transport needs.
• Maintains a clean, sanitized environment for transport equipment per infection control protocols.
• Follows safety guidelines for patient handling and reports concerns promptly.
• Moves medical equipment, supplies, and documents as needed to support patient care.
• Provides compassionate customer service and reassurance to patients and families during transport.
• Documents transport activities accurately in logs or electronic systems.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Patient safety

Infection control

Teamwork

Job description

Grandview Medical Center - Birmingham, AL is seeking a Patient Transporter to safely move patients throughout the facility, ensuring comfort, safety, and confidentiality during transport. The role involves coordinating with nursing staff and physicians to prioritize transport needs and uphold infection control standards.

Ideal candidates have 0–1 years in healthcare or patient support, and must obtain BCLS by the end of orientation.