Patient Transporter at West Tennessee Healthcare Jackson, TN

West Tennessee Healthcare; Jackson (TN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

West Tennessee Healthcare in Jackson, TN is seeking a Patient Transportation Technician to move patients safely between rooms and departments, supporting direct and indirect patient care under supervision. You will document transfers, assist with mobility, and uphold patient safety throughout transport.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, CPR certification within 6 months of hire, and completion of Job Placement Assessment & Back School.

Qualifications

• High school education or equivalent required. Completion of Job Placement Assessment and Back School as provided by Occupational Rehab Center.
• CPR certification must be obtained within 6 months of employment.
• No prior transport experience required, on-the-job training provided.

Responsibilities

• Receives and documents patient transport information from the tracking system or dispatcher.
• Safely transports inpatients and outpatients between hospital departments using wheelchair, stretcher, bed, or escort as appropriate.
• Performs direct and indirect patient care responsibilities to meet patient needs.
• Ensures patient safety by verifying armband and chart, using seatbelts, and securing equipment during transport.
• Signs patient on and off nursing units and maintains patient records during transport.
• Participates in the Quality Improvement Plan and supports occupational growth.
• Performs related responsibilities as required or directed.

Skills

Patient transport operation

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CPR certification within 6 months

Job Placement Assessment & Back School completion

Job description

Patient Transportation TechnicianProvides competent and age-specific services for transporting patients between patient rooms, ancillary departments, and other areas within Jackson Madison County General Hospital. They will provide other assigned procedures under the supervision of the department management and licensed personnel while maintaining productivity standards and occupational growth.

This position is under the direction of the Manager and Supervisor of Patient Transportation, the Transport Tech is responsible for, but not limited to, the transports of inpatients and outpatients between hospital departments. The employee will be involved in direct and indirect patient care, including patient transfers, patient lifts, and other tasks that promote quality patient satisfaction. The employee is subject to call back and overtime as required by the hospital.

Essential Job Functions:

• Receives and documents complete information regarding patient transport from the patient tracking system and/or dispatcher.
• Safely transports inpatients and outpatients between hospital departments using wheelchair, stretcher, bed, or escort as appropriate.
• Performs direct and indirect patient care responsibilities to meet patient needs.
• Always ensures patient safety by checking patient's armband and chart; using seatbelts when available; placing guardrails in the upright position at all times during transport; properly transporting oxygen and IV pumps with patients; assisting the patient to and from bed to wheelchair to stretcher.
• Ensures patient record accompanies the patient.
• Signs patient on and off the nursing unit when transported.
• Assumes responsibility for ensuring continued occupational growth.
• Incorporates age specific principles into job responsibilities and communication skills.
• Participates in the Quality Improvement Plan.
• Performs related responsibilities as required or directed.

Job Specifications:

• Education:High school education or equivalency Must complete Job Placement Assessment and Back School as provided by Occupational Rehab Center Minimum of six to eight (6 - 8) hours of classroom training in clinical and patient care.
• Licensure, Registration, Certification:Certification in Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation within 6 months of employment.
• Experience:N/ANondiscrimination Notice Statement We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.