Patient Transport - Full Time - Days

Community Health Systems, Inc.; Statesboro (GA); Sur place; USD 17 000 - 25 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Health insurance

Dental

Vision

401K

PTO

Tuition assistance

Reimbursement program

Résumé du poste

East Georgia Regional Medical Center seeks a Patient Transporter to safely move patients within the facility, ensuring comfort, safety, and confidentiality while coordinating with healthcare teams.

Responsibilities include assisting patients in wheelchairs/beds, maintaining infection control, documenting activities, and providing compassionate support to patients and families. BCLS certification is required by orientation; 0–1 year experience preferred.

Qualifications

• 0-1 years of experience in healthcare or patient support is required.
• BCLS - Basic Life Support certification by end of orientation is required.

Responsabilités

• Transport patients safely between departments while maintaining comfort and dignity.
• Assist patients in and out of wheelchairs, stretchers, or beds using proper lifting techniques.
• Communicate with nursing staff, physicians, and other providers to coordinate transport needs.
• Maintain clean and sanitized transport equipment and follow infection control protocols.
• Document transport activities in logs or electronic systems as required.
• Provide excellent customer service and support to patients and families during transport.
• Report safety concerns or incidents promptly.
• Maintain regular and reliable attendance.

Connaissances

Interpersonal skills

Compassionate care

Mobility assistance

Infection control

Team collaboration

Description du poste

Job Summary

The Patient Transporter is responsible for safely moving patients throughout the facility, including to and from diagnostic testing, treatment areas, and discharge locations. Ensures patient comfort, safety, and confidentiality during transport, while maintaining effective communication with healthcare teams to facilitate patient care.

Essential Functions

• Transports patients safely between departments, maintaining patient comfort and dignity throughout the process.
• Assists patients in and out of wheelchairs, stretchers, or beds, ensuring proper lifting techniques and use of equipment to prevent injury.
• Communicates with nursing staff, physicians, and other healthcare providers to coordinate and prioritize patient transport needs.
• Maintains a clean and sanitized environment for transport equipment, adhering to infection control protocols.
• Follows safety guidelines for patient handling and transport, reporting any concerns or incidents promptly.
• Assists with the movement of medical equipment, supplies, and documents as needed to support patient care.
• Provides excellent customer service, offering reassurance and support to patients and families during transport.
• Documents transport activities accurately, updating logs or electronic systems as required.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

• 0-1 years of experience in a healthcare or patient support role required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate effectively and provide compassionate care.
• Basic knowledge of patient transport safety techniques and infection control measures.
• Physical stamina to lift, move, and transport patients safely.
• Ability to follow directions and work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

Licenses and Certifications

• BCLS - Basic Life Support completed by the end of orientation period required

As a core employee with East Georgia Regional Medical Center, you will be eligible for competitive base pay, night shift incentives, and a robust total rewards compensation package. Included in our benefits package includes some of the following: health insurance, dental, vision, 401K, PTO and more! You can also qualify for tuition assistance and a reimbursement program for qualified programs.

Job Info

• Job Identification 169340
• Job Category Allied Health
• Job Schedule Full time
• Job Shift Day
• Locations 1499 Fair Rd, Statesboro, GA, 30458, US