Patient Transport - PRN

East Georgia Regional Medical Center, LLC; Statesboro (GA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

East Georgia Regional Medical Center, LLC is seeking a Patient Transporter to safely move patients throughout the facility, ensuring comfort, safety, and confidentiality. You will communicate with healthcare teams to facilitate patient care and maintain clean transport equipment in accordance with infection control protocols.

The role emphasizes patient handling safety, efficient coordination, and reliable attendance in a fast-paced hospital environment, contributing to high-quality patient

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal skills to communicate with patients and staff.
• Knowledge of patient transport safety techniques.
• Basic infection control measures.
• Physical stamina for lifting and moving patients.

Responsibilities

• Transports patients safely between departments and areas.
• Assists patients in and out of wheelchairs, stretchers, or beds.
• Coordinates with nursing staff and physicians for transport needs.
• Keeps transport equipment clean and sanitized.
• Follows safety guidelines and reports concerns.
• Assists with moving equipment, supplies, and documents as needed.
• Provides reassurance and support to patients and families.
• Documents transport activities in logs or electronic systems.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Maintains regular and reliable attendance.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Patient safety

Infection control

Lifting and mobility

Job description

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.

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