Patient Transporter — Care & Mobility Specialist

Memorial Satilla Health; Waycross (GA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Paid time off & family leave

401(k) with company match

Education assistance

Job summary

Memorial Satilla Health in Waycross, GA is seeking a Patient Transporter to move patients, belongings and equipment safely throughout the hospital. You will greet customers, assist clinical staff, and help maintain clean, organized patient care areas.

The role emphasizes patient safety, therapeutic communication, and collaboration with care teams. A high school diploma and a current BLS certification within 30 days of hire are preferred; healthcare or customer service experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Current BLS Health Care Provider certification within 30 days of hire.
• Healthcare and/or customer service experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist clinical personnel in transferring patients to and from beds, wheelchairs or stretchers.
• Transport patients safely in wheelchair, stretcher or ambulating facing forward with appropriate safety measures.
• Utilize positioning aides/devices to provide safety and comfort to the patient.
• Transport items with the patient or separately such as oxygen or IV stands.
• Maintain therapeutic communication with patient.
• Assist in departmental cleaning and maintenance of supplies.
• Assist in the movement of medical equipment within the facility.
• Transport specimen, lab and pharmacy items, and equipment.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

BLS Certification

Job description

Memorial Satilla Health in Waycross, GA is seeking a Patient Transporter to move patients, belongings and equipment safely throughout the hospital. You will greet customers, assist clinical staff, and help maintain clean, organized patient care areas.

The role emphasizes patient safety, therapeutic communication, and collaboration with care teams. A high school diploma and a current BLS certification within 30 days of hire are preferred; healthcare or customer service experience is a plus.