Patient Transporter: Safe, Caring Patient Mobility

CommonSpirit Health; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

CommonSpirit Health is seeking a Patient Transporter to provide essential patient and item transportation across our campus, delivering a highly customer-focused, seamless experience. Daily responsibilities include transporting inpatients and outpatients, confirming patient identity, assisting with transfers, observing patient condition, and reporting issues to appropriate staff.

You will use TeleTracking to schedule and track moves and help keep the hospital environment clean and safe.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required upon hire.
• AHA Basic Life Support (CPR) certification within 14 days.
• Preferred experience in a healthcare setting.

Responsibilities

• Safely transport in-patients to and from hospital departments and testing areas.
• Use TeleTracking to schedule and track patient movements.
• Operate beds, stretchers, wheelchairs and other equipment with care.
• Maintain a clean, safe environment for patients during transport.
• Communicate with patients, families, and staff to ensure smooth transfers.
• Transport medical equipment and supplies as needed.

Skills

CPR

Customer service

Communication

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

TeleTracking

Hospital equipment handling

Job description

CommonSpirit Health is seeking a Patient Transporter to provide essential patient and item transportation across our campus, delivering a highly customer-focused, seamless experience. Daily responsibilities include transporting inpatients and outpatients, confirming patient identity, assisting with transfers, observing patient condition, and reporting issues to appropriate staff.

You will use TeleTracking to schedule and track moves and help keep the hospital environment clean and safe.