Patient Transport & Care Attendant (PRN/Variable Shifts)

Covenant-Health; Jackson Square (TN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge, part of Covenant Health, is seeking an Attendant for Central Transport with variable shifts. The role supports patient care by transporting patients, managing supplies, and helping maintain a safe environment across designated units.

Ideal candidates can read and follow instructions, perform basic arithmetic, and hold CPR certification (recertification during orientation is expected). Prior patient-care experience is preferred; training is provided.

Qualifications

• Must read with comprehension and write legibly; perform simple arithmetic.
• Must complete an in-hospital training course in addition to orientation.
• Must be CPR certified; recertification during orientation period.

Responsibilities

• Transports and moves patients to appropriate areas safely and comfortably.
• Adheres to RN/LPN instructions and hospital routines.
• Observes and reports changes in patient condition to the RN/LPN.
• Maintains cleanliness of nursing areas and patient environment.
• Cleans and assembles equipment; obtains/delivers items for patient care.
• Restocks and organizes the unit's supplies and tank room as needed.
• Reports to RN for further tasks when current ones are completed.
• If assigned as a sitter, uses white boards for communication and safety protocols.

Skills

Reading comprehension

Writing legibly

Basic arithmetic

Safety awareness

Education

CPR certification

Job description

Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge, part of Covenant Health, is seeking an Attendant for Central Transport with variable shifts. The role supports patient care by transporting patients, managing supplies, and helping maintain a safe environment across designated units.

Ideal candidates can read and follow instructions, perform basic arithmetic, and hold CPR certification (recertification during orientation is expected). Prior patient-care experience is preferred; training is provided.