Hospital Patient Transporter — Compassionate Patient Mobility

Talentify; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 2,597,000 - 3,899,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Educational assistance

Job summary

Advocate Health is seeking a dedicated Transport Assistant to move patients within Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center’s Guest Services. You will assist in transporting patients by wheelchair or bed, maintain safety, and communicate professionally with staff and guests.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, CPR within 30 days of hire, and Oxygen Training after hire. Weekend coverage and 40-hour work weeks are standard.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Prior hospital environment, patient care, and transportation preferred.

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 Transport Tracking System functionalities.
• Provides age/developmentally appropriate assistance per guidelines.

Skills

Communication skills

Follow instructions

Mobility/physical effort

Patient transport

Customer service

Body mechanics

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Advocate Health is seeking a dedicated Transport Assistant to move patients within Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center’s Guest Services. You will assist in transporting patients by wheelchair or bed, maintain safety, and communicate professionally with staff and guests.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, CPR within 30 days of hire, and Oxygen Training after hire. Weekend coverage and 40-hour work weeks are standard.