Patient Transporter

AdventHealth; Rome (GA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off from Day One

403-B Retirement Plan

4 Weeks 100% Paid Parental Leave

Career Development

Whole Person Well-being Resources

Mental Health Resources and Support

Pet Benefits

Job summary

AdventHealth is hiring a Transport Associate in Rome, GA to safely move patients by stretcher or wheelchair and support related tasks across departments.

You'll coordinate with care teams, maintain equipment, and ensure efficient transport flows. The role requires high school diploma and excellent communication; prior patient-facing experience is preferred. Full-time daytime shifts available at this facility.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• 1+ year public contact in a medical setting.
• Ability to operate stretchers, beds, and wheelchairs.
• Proficient in English (reading/writing).
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to follow safety and patient transport procedures.
• Ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Safely transport patients using stretchers, wheelchairs, beds, or cribs.
• Transport patient items (belongings, labs, paperwork, equipment) timely.
• Relocate unused equipment to keep hallways clear.
• Communicate with patients, families, and healthcare team; document transport details.
• Support operations by handling equipment and participating in training.

Skills

People skills

Communication skills

Equipment operation

English proficiency

Multitasking

Customer service

Computer skills

Education

High School Grad or Equiv

Job description

Our Promise To You

Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose‑minded team. All while understanding that

Our Promise To You

Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose‑minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.

All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:

• Benefits from Day One: Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off from Day One
• 403-B Retirement Plan
• 4 Weeks 100% Paid Parental Leave
• Career Development
• Whole Person Well-being Resources
• Mental Health Resources and Support
• Pet Benefits

Schedule

Full time

Shift

Day (United States of America)

Address

501 REDMOND RD NW

City

ROME

State

Georgia

Postal Code

30165

Job Description

Work Schedule: Shifts Vary

• Safely transport patients using stretchers, wheelchairs, beds, or cribs, including assisting with transfers between surfaces.
• Ensure timely and accurate transport of patient-related items such as belongings, labs, paperwork, and medical equipment.
• Maintain clear and safe hallways by relocating unused equipment to designated storage areas.
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, and healthcare team members while documenting transport details in the system.
• Support operational excellence by properly handling equipment and participating in ongoing training and development.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• People Skills: Ability to understand customers’ needs and respond to them in a pro‑active, courteous, professional, and efficient manner.
• Communication Skills: Able to communicate in English using good diction and respond to people's needs in a pleasant and courteous manner as perceived by the customer, and as appropriate to infants, children, adolescents, adults, and geriatric patients.
• Technical Skills: Ability to operate stretchers, beds, and wheelchairs.
• Must be proficient in the English language and able to read, write, and follow oral instructions.
• Service/Quality focused to meet a wide range of needs.
• Ability to navigate to/from various locations throughout the facility.
• Problem solver that can think quickly in cases of emergencies or unusual situations.
• Ability to multi‑task and work at a fast pace.
• Displays neat, professional appearance with a smile.
• Physical ability to withstand frequent to prolonged walking, standing, pushing, pulling, and transferring patients.
• Must be able to use a computer for patient information and basic department clerical functions.
• Ability to quickly learn and use software packages and equipment relevant to the department.
• Ability to quickly learn and follow departmental policies and procedures.
• Ability to work collaboratively with peers, coworkers, clinicians, and other departments in meeting patient care standards.
• Ability to communicate effectively with all staff, patients, and physicians to ensure quality service and avoid delays in patient care.
• Ability to proficiently perform all care activities safely and in accordance with standards of care.
• Ability to follow patient identification/verification process prior to transporting all patients.

Education

• High School Grad or Equiv [Required]

Field Of Study

• N/A

Work Experience

• 1+ year public contact in a medical setting [Preferred]

Additional Information

• N/A

Licenses And Certifications

• Basic Life Support - CPR Cert (BLS) [Required]
• Driver's License (DL) [Preferred]

Pay Range

$13.63 - $20.44

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.