Patient Transporter - Mount Carmel East

Trinity Health; Mount Carmel (TN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team in a forward-thinking healthcare facility where you will play a crucial role in patient transport. This position is essential for ensuring the safe and efficient movement of patients, specimens, and equipment throughout the facility. You will be part of a compassionate environment that values effective communication and teamwork. Enjoy competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage from day one. If you have a passion for helping others and want to make a difference in your community, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage starting on day one

Retirement savings account with employer match

Generous paid time off programs

Employee recognition programs

Tuition/professional development reimbursement

Relocation assistance

Discounted tuition at Mount Carmel College of Nursing

Employee Referral Rewards program

DailyPay for eligible colleagues

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Colleague Resource Groups

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• CPR certification required by the end of orientation.

Responsibilities

• Transport patients using wheelchairs, stretchers, or beds.
• Assist patients entering and exiting vehicles.
• Deliver equipment and specimens to staff.

Skills

Effective Communication Skills

Ability to lift and transport patients

Ability to withstand frequent to prolonged walking

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Employment Type: Full timeShift: Day Shift Description:

Position Purpose:

In accordance with the Mission and Guiding Behaviors; the Patient Transporter transports patients, specimens, and equipment throughout the facility.

What you will do:

• Transports patients via wheelchair, stretcher or bed to designated sites as requested, including patients with oxygen tanks, intravenous pumps, drips, monitors and other equipment.
• Assists patients with entering and exiting vehicles, including transfer from or to wheelchairs or stretchers.
• Delivers equipment and specimens to requesting staff or department. Assists staff with removal of deceased bodies from units and transport to morgue.
• Greets and provides information and direction to patients and visitors.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent. Or attending High School
• Licensure / Certification: CPR “HeartSaver” Required by the end of orientation.
• Experience: Prior work experience in the health care field preferred.
• Effective Communication Skills
• Ability to lift and transport patients.
• Ability to withstand frequent to prolonged walking, standing, pushing and pulling.

Position Highlights and Benefits:

• Competitive compensation and benefits packages including medical, dental, and vision with coverage starting on day one.
• Retirement savings account with employer match starting on day one.
• Generous paid time off programs.
• Employee recognition programs.
• Tuition/professional development reimbursement.
• Relocation assistance (geographic and position restrictions apply).
• Discounted tuition and enrollment opportunities at the Mount Carmel College of Nursing.
• Employee Referral Rewards program.
• Mount Carmel offers DailyPay - if you’re hired as an eligible colleague, you’ll be able to see how much you’ve made every day and transfer your money any time before payday.You deserve to get paid every day!
• Opportunity to join Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Colleague Resource Groups.

Ministry/Facility Information:

Mount Carmel, a member of Trinity Health, has been a transforming healing presence in Central Ohio for over 135 years. Mount Carmel serves over 1.3 million patients each year at our four hospitals, free-standing emergency centers, outpatient facilities, surgery centers, urgent care centers, primary care and specialty care physician offices, community outreach sites and homes across the region. Mount Carmel College of Nursing offers one of Ohio's largest undergraduate, graduate, and doctor of nursing programs. If you’re seeking a rewarding career where your purpose, passion, and desire to make a difference come alive, we invite you to consider joining our team. Here, care is provided by all of us For All of You!

Legal Info (auto-populated in posting):

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.