Patient Transporter

Sonyjobs; Tennessee; On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare facility seeks a Patient Transporter responsible for safely moving patients and ensuring their comfort during transport. The role involves effective communication with healthcare teams, adhering to safety protocols, and providing excellent customer service. This entry-level position requires basic life support certification and offers a comprehensive introduction to patient care within a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 0-1 years of experience in healthcare or patient support role required.
• BCLS - Basic Life Support certification required.

Responsibilities

• Transport patients safely between departments, ensuring comfort.
• Assist patients in and out of wheelchairs or beds.
• Communicate transport needs with healthcare team.
• Maintain a clean transport environment.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Patient transport safety techniques

Infection control measures

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

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Job Summary

The Patient Transporter is responsible for safely moving patients throughout the facility, including to and from diagnostic testing, treatment areas, and discharge locations. This role ensures patient comfort, safety, and confidentiality during transport, while maintaining effective communication with healthcare teams to facilitate patient care.

Job Summary

The Patient Transporter is responsible for safely moving patients throughout the facility, including to and from diagnostic testing, treatment areas, and discharge locations. This role ensures patient comfort, safety, and confidentiality during transport, while maintaining effective communication with healthcare teams to facilitate patient care.

Essential Functions

• Transports patients safely between departments, maintaining patient comfort and dignity throughout the process.
• Assists patients in and out of wheelchairs, stretchers, or beds, ensuring proper lifting techniques and use of equipment to prevent injury.
• Communicates with nursing staff, physicians, and other healthcare providers to coordinate and prioritize patient transport needs.
• Maintains a clean and sanitized environment for transport equipment, adhering to infection control protocols.
• Follows safety guidelines for patient handling and transport, reporting any concerns or incidents promptly.
• Assists with the movement of medical equipment, supplies, and documents as needed to support patient care.
• Provides excellent customer service, offering reassurance and support to patients and families during transport.
• Documents transport activities accurately, updating logs or electronic systems as required.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.
  
  

Qualifications

• 0-1 years of experience in a healthcare or patient support role required
  
  

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate effectively and provide compassionate care.
• Basic knowledge of patient transport safety techniques and infection control measures.
• Physical stamina to lift, move, and transport patients safely.
• Ability to follow directions and work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
  
  

Licenses and Certifications

• BCLS - Basic Life Support required

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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