PATIENT TRANSPORTER (FULL AND PART TIME)

Compass Group USA; Valdosta (GA); On-site; USD 16,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement Plan

Health and Wellness Programs

Commuter Benefits

Job summary

Crothall Healthcare, a Compass Group company, is seeking Patient Transporters for Valdosta, GA. Positions include full-time and part-time shifts between 7:00 AM–8:00 PM weekdays and 7:00 AM–5:30 PM weekends. Prior healthcare experience is preferred.

The role involves safe transport of patients and equipment at South Georgia Medical Center with a $14.00/hour pay rate. Apply online; Crothall emphasizes caring, safety, and teamwork in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in healthcare, including home health, assisted living, CNA, or patient care technician (PCT) roles is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Transport patients and equipment safely and on time, securing IVs and equipment.
• Use wheelchairs and rolling stock as needed to move patients between locations.
• Communicate with nursing staff and dispatch for smooth patient transfers.
• Ensure patient comfort and confidentiality during transport; report distress or equipment issues.

Skills

Healthcare experience

CNA/PCT background

Patient transport knowledge

Job description

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PATIENT TRANSPORTER (FULL AND PART TIME)

• We are hiring immediately for full time and part time PATIENT TRANSPORTER positions.
• Location: South Georgia Medical Center - 2501 North Patterson Street, Valdosta GA, 31602. Note: online applications accepted only.
• Schedule: Full time and part time schedules; Eight-hour shifts scheduled between 7:00 AM and 8:00 PM Monday through Friday, and between 7:00 AM and 5:30 PM on weekends. More details upon interview.
• Requirement: Prior experience in healthcare, including home health, assisted living, CNA, or patient care technician (PCT) roles, is preferred.
• Fixed Pay Rate:$14.00 per hour.

Make a difference in the lives of people, your community, and yourself. At Crothall Healthcare, a Compass Healthcare company, you'll join a culture built on caring for people and creating a true sense of belonging. Our careers are filled with purpose and empower you to transform healthcare experiences while building lasting relationships.

Crothall provides specialized, high-quality, innovative support services exclusively to the healthcare industry. As the market leader in Environmental Services (EVS), we support nearly 1,300 accounts, many of which are ranked among the nation’s top hospitals. With nearly 30,000 team members, we hold ourselves to high standards of detail, safety, and excellence. We empower and uplift each other by working together, take responsibility for doing the right thing, and believe there is no limit to our potential when we grow together across Environmental Services, Patient Transportation, Patient Observation, Facilities Management, Healthcare Technology Solutions, Ambulatory Services, and Sterile Processing.

Job Summary

Summary: Responsible for the safe, timely and accurate transport of patients, medical equipment and patient-related items to their destinations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Properly and safely transports patients, secures IVs, drainage tubes, etc., and secures patient.
• In accordance with the transportation of patients, uses wheelchairs and other approved rolling stock to carry out the essential duties of the position.
• Demonstrates competency in transporting all specific age groups.
• Ensures the safe, timely and accurate transport of patients to their destination using the proper requested equipment.
• Communicates effectively with nursing personnel, clinicians, technicians or reception and dispatch.
• Ensures the comfort of the patient by being attentive. Offers blankets, checks modesty and only engages in appropriate conversation involving patients. Never transports patients in severe pain.
• Alerts nursing staff immediately to any signs of patient distress or equipment malfunction.
• Maintains equipment and reports equipment needing repairs.
• Complies with regulatory agency standards, including federal, state and JCAHO.
• Adheres to facility confidentiality and patient’s rights policy as outlined in the facilities HIPPA policies and procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

BENEFITS FOR OUR TEAM MEMBERS

• Full-time and part-time positionsare offered the following benefits: Retirement Plan, Associate Shopping Program, Health and Wellness Programs, Discount Marketplace, Identify Theft Protection, Pet Insurance, and other voluntary benefits including Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Legal Services, and Choice Auto and Home Program
• Full-time positions also offerthe following benefits to associates: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance/AD, Disability Insurance, Commuter Benefits, Employee Assistance Program, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Crothall is a member of Compass Group. Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation.Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business nece ssity.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Application Deadline: applications are accepted ongoing until all openings are filled for this position. If an applicant is declined due to the position being filled, they may still be considered for future opportunities and are always welcome to reapply.

Crothall maintains a drug-free workplace.