Patient Transporter

Ascension; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading health care system dedicated to providing compassionate, personalized care. As a vital member of the Patient Transportation team, you will play a crucial role in ensuring patient comfort and safety during transport within the facility. This position offers an opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of patients and their families. With a commitment to community service and a supportive work environment, you will be empowered to grow both personally and professionally. If you are looking for a fulfilling career in health care, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Health Insurance Options

Retirement Benefits

Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)

Tuition Reimbursement

Qualifications

• BLS certification required within 30 days of hire.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.

Responsibilities

• Transport patients and equipment throughout the facility.
• Assist patients with entering and exiting vehicles.

Skills

Patient Transport

Communication Skills

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

1 Year of Relevant Experience

Job description

We Are Hiring

• Department: Patient Transportation
• Schedule: Full-time, Evening Shift, 32 hours per week
• Hospital: Ascension Saint Thomas West
• Location: Nashville, TN

What You Will Do

Transport patients, specimens and equipment throughout the facility.

• Transport patients via wheelchair, stretcher or bed to designated sites as requested, including patients with oxygen tanks, intravenous pumps, drips, monitors and other equipment.
• Assist patients with entering and exiting vehicles, including transfer from or to wheelchairs or stretchers.
• Deliver equipment and specimens to requesting staff or department. May assist staff with removal of deceased bodies from units and transport to morgue.
• Greet and provide information and direction to patients and visitors.

What You Will Need

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.

Education:

• High School diploma equivalency OR 1 year of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.
  • Note: Required professional licensure/certification can be used in lieu of education or experience, if applicable.

Additional Preferences

No additional preferences.

Why Join Our Team

Ascension Saint Thomas is a leading health care system with a 125-year history of providing care to the community, and is the only faith-based, non profit health system in Middle Tennessee. Today, the health system offers a highly comprehensive system of care, consisting of a network of hospitals, affiliated joint ventures, medical practices, clinics and specialty facilities.

Ascension is a leading non-profit, faith-based national health system made up of thousands of associates delivering compassionate, personalized care across hospitals, clinics and senior living communities.

Our Mission, Vision and Values encompass everything we do at Ascension. Every associate is empowered to give back, volunteer and make a positive impact in their community. Ascension careers are more than jobs; they are opportunities to enhance your life and the lives of the people around you.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

Ascension will provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, gender, sexual orientation, gender identification or expression, age, disability, marital status, amnesty, genetic information, carrier status or any other legally protected status or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.

As a military friendly organization, Ascension promotes career flexibility and offers many benefits to help support the well-being of our military families, spouses, veterans and reservists. Our associates are empowered to apply their military experience and unique perspective to their civilian career with Ascension.

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Benefits

Paid time off (PTO) Various health insurance options & wellness plans Retirement benefits including employer match plans Long-term & short-term disability Employee assistance programs (EAP) Parental leave & adoption assistance Tuition reimbursement Ways to give back to your community

Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance and salary range at the time of the offer.