Patient Transporter -Evenings 1pm-9:30pm

aah; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 26,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Job summary

Advocate Health in Winston-Salem, NC, is seeking a transport professional to move patients within Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. The role includes patient transport by wheelchair, stretcher or bed, ensuring safety and professional communication with staff and guests.

Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma or GED, CPR within 30 days of hire, and Oxygen Training certification after hire. Weekend coverage may be required and attention to safety is essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• CPR certification within 30 days of hire.
• Oxygen training certification required after hire.
• Prior hospital environment, patient care, and transportation experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Transports patients to and from clinical, ancillary and support areas via wheelchair, stretcher or beds.
• Maintains a safe environment for patients, staff and guests.
• Knowledgeable of transporting patients with oxygen, IV pumps and restraints.
• Communicates with team, coworkers, patients and guests in a positive and professional manner.
• Takes initiative for performance and professional development.
• Knowledgeable of all aspects and functionalities of the Transport Tracking System.
• Provides age/developmentally appropriate assistance per Age/Developmental Specific Care Guidelines.

Skills

Good communication skills

Follow oral and written instructions

Long walking periods

Excellent customer service

Body mechanics proficiency

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Department:

11611 Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center - Guest Services

Status:

Full time

Benefits Eligible:

Yes

Hou rs Per Week:

40

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

1pm-9:30pm, Every Weekend Included.

Pay Range:

$18.85 - $28.30

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:High school diploma or GED equivalent. Prior experience in hospital environment, patient care, and transportation preferred.

LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, and/or REGISTRATION: CPR course required within 30 days of hire . Completion of Oxygen Training class with certification for administering oxygen required after hired.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Transports patients to and from clinical, ancillary and support areas via wheelchair, stretcher or beds.
• Maintains a safe environment for patients, self, guests and co-workers.
• Knowledgeable of transporting patients with oxygen, intravenous pumps and restraints.
• Communicates to team, co-workers, patients and guests in a positive and professional manner.
• Takes initiative for performance and professional development.
• Knowledgeable of all aspects and functionalities of the Transport Tracking System.
• Provides age/developmentally appropriate assistance in accordance with Age/Developmental Specific Care Guidelines for the specific age groups served.

SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS:

• Good communication skills to interact with patient, guests and clinical staff
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions
• Requires much walking, lifting and physical exertion
• Must be able to walk for long periods
• Ability to transport patients to various on-campus locations
• Excellent customer service skills
• Must demonstrate competence in areas of body mechanics to identify and show proficiency in moving a patient without injury to the patient or individual

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Possible exposure to infections and contagious diseases
• Exposure to the risk of bloodborne diseases
• Subject to injury from moving parts of equipment
• Contact with patients under wide variety of circumstances
• Possible exposure to patient elements
• Subject to varying and unpredictable situations
• Handles emergency or crisis situations
• Subject to many interruptions and pressure to multiple calls and inquiries
• Occasionally subject to irregular hours
• Handles absentee replacement on short notice
• Personal protective equipment required including eye/face protection, gown, mask and non-sterile medical gloves

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

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X 50 lbs. maximum

X 100 lbs. maximum

Our Commitment to You:

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more - so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

Compensation

Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training

Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job

Incentive pay for select positions

Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits and more

Paid Time Off programs

Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability

Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses

Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave

Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs

Educational Assistance Program

Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.

About Advocate Health

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation's largest graduate medical education programs with