Emergency Department - Transporter -Augusta- FT

Wellstar Health System; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking an Emergency Department Transporter to facilitate efficient patient transport within the medical center. The role requires maintaining safety and professionalism, operating tracking software, and communication with staff and families. Ideal candidates possess a high school diploma and basic life support certification.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years in healthcare or customer service preferred.
• BLS - Basic Life Support (Instructor or Provider required upon hire).

Responsibilities

• Facilitates the safest and most efficient movement of patients.
• Maintains patient and employee safety during transports.
• Operates patient tracking software daily.

Skills

Excellent people skills

Ability to learn and work with computers and transport systems

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Accredited Program in Health Science

Job description

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**Job Summary:**
Facilitates the safest and most efficient movement of patients and their belongings throughout the Medical Center. Displays courtesy and professionalism in delivering patient- and family-centered care and customer service. Utilizes routes that ensure the safety of both the patient and employee. Operates patient tracking software daily to track all movements of patients and assigned equipment.

**Facility:** Wellstar MCG Health

**Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions:**
- Provides direct support to patient care by safely transporting patients as directed by licensed personnel.
- Indirectly supports patient care by transporting medication, blood products, and specimens as directed.
- Maintains patient and employee safety during transports.
- Communicates effectively with nursing staff and patients/families regarding transport tasks.
- Assists nursing staff with environment maintenance and supply management.
- Handles patient equipment and supplies properly, including oxygen handling for patients requiring it.
- Maintains cleanliness of transport equipment.
- Uses proper body mechanics when assisting/transferring patients.
- Notifies the nursing unit of patient's arrival and departure.
- Maintains knowledge of the transport system.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Complies with all policies, standards, and code of conduct.

**Minimum Education:**
- High School Diploma or GED.
- Accredited Program in Health Science (Preferred).

**Certifications:**
- BLS - Basic Life Support (Instructor or Provider required upon hire).

**Experience:**
- Minimum 2 years in healthcare or customer service (Preferred).

**Skills:**
- Excellent people skills.
- Ability to learn and work with computers and transport systems.

**Additional Information:**
- Seniority Level: Entry level.
- Employment Type: Full-time.
- Job Function: Management and Manufacturing.
- Industry: Hospitals and Healthcare.