Patient Transporter -Evenings 1pm-9:30pm

Atrium Health; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Atrium Health is seeking a Transporter to move patients across hospital campuses. You will assist with patient transfers by wheelchair, stretcher, or bed while maintaining safety for patients and staff.

Role requires good communication, physical endurance, and strong customer service. CPR is required within 30 days and Oxygen training after hire to ensure safe oxygen administration.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; hospital experience preferred.
• CPR within 30 days of hire; Oxygen training after hire.

Responsibilities

• Transport patients to and from clinical areas by wheelchair, stretcher, or beds.
• Maintain a safe environment for patients and staff.
• Handle oxygen, IV pumps, and restraints during transport.
• Communicate professionally with team, patients, and guests.
• Take initiative for performance and development.
• Utilize the Transport Tracking System.
• Provide age-appropriate care per guidelines.

Skills

Good communication

Follow instructions

Walking and lifting

Walk long distances

Patient transport

Customer service

Body mechanics

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Transport Tracking System

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

• 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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20 lbs. maximum
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50 lbs. maximum
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100 lbs. maximum