Patient Transporter

Memorial Hospital - Chattanooga; Chattanooga (TN); Sur place; USD 21 000 - 28 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

CommonSpirit Memorial is seeking a Patient Transporter to provide essential patient transport across the campus and support services. You will identify patients, greet and assist with transfers, monitor patient condition during transport, and ensure safety and professionalism throughout every movement.

In this role, you will operate hospital equipment, use TeleTracking to schedule and track movements, and maintain a clean, safe environment for patients while delivering exceptional customer

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent at hire.
• CPR certification (AHA BLS) within 14 days.
• Preferred: prior healthcare experience.

Responsabilités

• Safely transport in-patients to/from hospital departments and keep area clean and organized.
• Transport equipment such as beds, stretchers, and wheelchairs with care.
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, and staff to ensure smooth transfers.
• Log patient movements and report any issues to the appropriate personnel.

Connaissances

Patient transport

Customer service

Safety awareness

Communication

Formation

High School Diploma

CPR - AHA BLS

Outils

TeleTracking

Description du poste

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.

Pay Range

$15.00 - $20.33 /hour