Patient Transporter — Compassionate Hospital Support

Memorial Satilla Health; Waycross (GA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

401(k) with match

Job summary

Memorial Satilla Health in Waycross, GA is seeking a Patient Transporter to move patients, belongings, prosthetics and equipment within the hospital, following standard safety policies and hospital guidelines.

You will assist clinical staff in transferring patients by wheelchair, stretcher, or ambulating with safety rails up, using positioning aids to ensure patient comfort and safety. You will also handle transport of items, maintain communication, and support cleaning and supply movement.

Qualifications

• A High School Diploma or equivalent is preferred.
• A current American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross Basic Life Support (BLS) Health Care Provider is required within 30-days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assist clinical personnel in transferring patients to and from beds, wheelchairs or stretchers.
• Transport patients safely in wheelchair, stretcher or ambulating facing forward, side rails up and at a safe pace.
• Utilize appropriate 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

Patient transport

Safety awareness

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Memorial Satilla Health in Waycross, GA is seeking a Patient Transporter to move patients, belongings, prosthetics and equipment within the hospital, following standard safety policies and hospital guidelines.

You will assist clinical staff in transferring patients by wheelchair, stretcher, or ambulating with safety rails up, using positioning aids to ensure patient comfort and safety. You will also handle transport of items, maintain communication, and support cleaning and supply movement.