Patient Transporter Full Time Evenings

Community Health Systems, Inc.; Birmingham (AL); Vor Ort; USD 17.000 - 25.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

The Patient Transporter at Community Health Systems, Inc. supports safe, compassionate movement of patients within the facility, from testing areas to discharge locations.

You will help patients board and alight from wheelchairs or stretchers and communicate with nursing staff to coordinate transport. Responsibilities include maintaining infection control, accurately documenting transport activities, and upholding patient confidentiality and comfort while adhering to all safety and attendance

Qualifikationen

• 0–1 year of experience in healthcare or patient support.
• Strong interpersonal communication and compassionate care.
• Physical stamina to lift and move patients safely.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Aufgaben

• Transport patients safely between departments while maintaining comfort and dignity.
• Assist patients in and out of wheelchairs, stretchers, or beds.
• Coordinate with nursing staff and physicians to prioritize transport needs.
• Maintain cleanliness and infection control for transport equipment.
• Document transport activities in logs or electronic systems.
• Maintain regular and reliable attendance.
• Follow safety guidelines and report concerns.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Kenntnisse

Interpersonal skills

Transport safety knowledge

Physical stamina

Team collaboration

Ausbildung

High school diploma

Jobbeschreibung

The Patient Transporter is responsible for safely moving patients throughout the facility, including to and from diagnostic testing, treatment areas, and discharge locations. Ensures patient comfort, safety, and confidentiality during transport, while maintaining effective communication with healthcare teams to facilitate patient care.

Essential Functions

• Transports patients safely between departments, maintaining patient comfort and dignity throughout the process.
• Assists patients in and out of wheelchairs, stretchers, or beds, ensuring proper lifting techniques and use of equipment to prevent injury.
• Communicates with nursing staff, physicians, and other healthcare providers to coordinate and prioritize patient transport needs.
• Maintains a clean and sanitized environment for transport equipment, adhering to infection control protocols.
• Follows safety guidelines for patient handling and transport, reporting any concerns or incidents promptly.
• Assists with the movement of medical equipment, supplies, and documents as needed to support patient care.
• Provides excellent customer service, offering reassurance and support to patients and families during transport.
• Documents transport activities accurately, updating logs or electronic systems as required.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

• 0-1 years of experience in a healthcare or patient support role required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate effectively and provide compassionate care.
• Basic knowledge of patient transport safety techniques and infection control measures.
• Physical stamina to lift, move, and transport patients safely.
• Ability to follow directions and work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

Licenses and Certifications

• BCLS - Basic Life Support completed by the end of orientation period required

Job Info

• Job Identification 165105
• Job Category Allied Health
• Degree Level High School Graduate
• Job Schedule Full time
• Job Shift Evening
• Locations 3690 Grandview Pkwy, Birmingham, AL, 35243, US