Patient Transporter -Evenings 1pm-9:30pm

Advocate Health; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health is seeking a patient transport associate to move patients across hospital facilities, ensuring safety and comfort. The role requires high school diploma or GED, CPR within 30 days, and Oxygen Training after hire. You will work with clinical staff, maintain patient comfort, and use the Transport Tracking System.

Candidates should demonstrate strong communication, stamina, and excellent customer service. Prior hospital experience is preferred and physical exertion is expected daily.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; CPR within 30 days of hire.
• Completion of Oxygen Training with certification required after hire.
• Experience in hospital environment and patient handling preferred.

Responsibilities

• Transport patients to and from clinical areas using wheelchair, stretcher, or bed.
• Maintain a safe environment for patients and staff and follow care guidelines.
• Know how to operate Transport Tracking System and document movements.
• Communicate professionally with team, patients, and guests.
• Provide age-appropriate assistance following guidelines.

Skills

Good communication

Follow instructions

Physical stamina

Walk long distances

Transport patients

Customer service

Body mechanics

Education

High school diploma or GED

CPR certification

Oxygen Training

Job description

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:

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

SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Good communication skills to interact with patient, guests and clinical staff
2. Ability to follow oral and written instructions
3. Requires much walking, lifting and physical exertion
4. Must be able to walk for long periods
5. Ability to transport patients to various on-campus locations
6. Excellent customer service skills
7. 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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20 lbs. maximum

50 lbs. maximum

100 lbs. maximum