Patient Transport Specialist

Atrium Health; Macon (GA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Atrium Health in Macon, GA is seeking a dedicated patient transport associate responsible for safe movement of patients, bodies, and supplies within the hospital according to MCCG and unit standards. You will register transport requests, document completions, and coordinate with nurses, physicians, and interdepartmental staff to ensure timely and compassionate patient flow.

Requires high school diploma or GED, BLS certification within 3 months, and ability to lift up to 50–80 pounds.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Current AHA BLS within three months of hire.
• Prior experience taking care of patients or interacting with the public.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates competency in physical patient care per MCCG and unit standards.
• Register transport requests and document completion in system.
• Safely move patients to/from beds, stretchers, and wheelchairs; assist with positioning.
• Transport bodies to the morgue and accompany funeral directors as required.
• Clean equipment per departmental procedures and report broken items.
• Log lift assistance requests and use lift equipment competently.
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, and the care team.

Skills

Patient transport

Communication

Safety procedures

Lift equipment

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Atrium Health in Macon, GA is seeking a dedicated patient transport associate responsible for safe movement of patients, bodies, and supplies within the hospital according to MCCG and unit standards. You will register transport requests, document completions, and coordinate with nurses, physicians, and interdepartmental staff to ensure timely and compassionate patient flow.

Requires high school diploma or GED, BLS certification within 3 months, and ability to lift up to 50–80 pounds.