Patient Mobility & Transport Technician

Advocate Aurora Health; Macon (GA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health is seeking a Hospital Transport Aide to assist in patient transfers within the facility, ensuring safety and proper documentation. The role requires reliable communication with patients and the care team and the ability to adapt to varying assignments.

The position emphasizes safe handling, cooperation with colleagues, and adherence to unit standards and policies in a dynamic hospital environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• BLS certification required within 3 months of hire.
• Ability to adapt to changing areas and use good judgment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills; teamwork is essential.

Responsibilities

• Register transport in system after receiving a transport request.
• Register completion of transport and other information after transport.
• Move patients using proper safety precautions; assist with positioning.
• Transport bodies to the morgue and escort funeral directors as needed.
• Clean equipment and report broken equipment for repair.
• Respond to lifting assistance requests and log information.
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, physicians, and healthcare team.

Skills

Communication skills

Adaptability

Good judgment

Tact and diplomacy

Interpersonal skills

Schedule flexibility

Education

High school diploma or GED

AHA BLS certification

Tools

Lift equipment

Job description

Advocate Health is seeking a Hospital Transport Aide to assist in patient transfers within the facility, ensuring safety and proper documentation. The role requires reliable communication with patients and the care team and the ability to adapt to varying assignments.

The position emphasizes safe handling, cooperation with colleagues, and adherence to unit standards and policies in a dynamic hospital environment.