Patient Transporter

Memorial Hospital - Chattanooga; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

CommonSpirit Memorial is seeking a Patient Transporter to provide essential patient movement across the campus and support services. You will greet patients, verify identities, and assist with transfers, ensuring a smooth and compassionate experience.

Daily tasks include transporting patients both inpatients and outpatients, maintaining clean equipment and work areas, and communicating with patients, families, and staff to ensure timely and accurate transfers.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• AHA CPR/BLS must be obtained within 14 days of hire.
• Healthcare experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Transport inpatients and outpatients across hospital areas.
• Use TeleTracking software to schedule and track movements.
• Operate beds, stretchers, and wheelchairs safely.
• Keep work area clean and safe at all times.

Skills

Patient transport

Customer service

Observation

Communication

Safety-consciousness

Education

High School Diploma

AHA CPR/BLS within 14 days

Tools

TeleTracking

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Patient Transporter, you will provide essential assistance and transportation for patients and related items across our campus, ensuring a highly customer-sensitive and seamless experience.

Every day you will promptly and safely transport inpatients and outpatients to and from various hospital areas. You will meticulously confirm patient identification, greet and assist in transferring patients, and make conscious observations of patient condition during transport, reporting any issues to appropriate personnel. You will also maintain a clean and organized work area and report any malfunctioning equipment.

To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate a strong commitment to patient safety and exceptional customer service for all individuals within our facility. You will be attentive, observant, and capable of performing duties efficiently while upholding the highest standards of care and professionalism.

• Safely and efficiently transport in-patients internally to and from various hospital departments as needed, including: Patient testing areas (e.g., radiology , cardiology, etc.), Other designated locations within the hospital
• Utilize TeleTracking transportation software to schedule and track patient movements, ensuring timely and accurate patient transfers
• Operate standard hospital equipment, including beds, stretchers, and wheelchairs, with proficiency and care.
• Maintain a clean and safe environment for patients during transport
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, and hospital staff to ensure smooth and efficient patient transfers
• Transport medical equipment, supplies, and other materials to and from designated locations within the hospital as needed.

Job Requirements

Required

• High School Graduate, upon hire and
• AHA Basic Life Support - CPR, within 14 - days

Preferred

• Former experience in a healthcare setting

Where You'll Work

CommonSpirit Memorial is an award-winning, not-for-profit, faith-based health care organization dedicated to the healing ministry of Jesus Christ. Founded by the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth, we offer a comprehensive continuum of care, from preventative and primary care to acute hospital services specializing in cancer, cardiac, neuroscience, stroke, and orthopedic services. Our commitment to excellence has earned us top prestigious recognition repeatedly from U.S. News and World Report, PINC AI™, CMS, Healthgrades®, Leapfrog, and most recently as one of the Best Places to Work in Tennessee. We are proud to serve Southeast Tennessee and Northwest Georgia with the expertise of 4,700 employees and nearly 500 affiliated physicians.