Patient Transporter: Safe, Compassionate Hospital Mobility

Montgomery College; Nashville (TN); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Vanderbilt Health is seeking a Patient Transporter in Nashville to support the Central Transportation department. You will move patients by stretcher or wheelchair, assist with equipment, and help maintain smooth patient flow across facilities. This role emphasizes safety, reliability, and teamwork.

Experience with customer service and basic medical equipment knowledge is beneficial, with on-the-job training provided to ensure high-quality patient care in a fast-paced hospital environment.

Qualifications

• Customer service skills to interact with patients and staff.
• Basic knowledge of medical equipment and its use.
• Familiarity with dispatch processes and communication.

Responsibilities

• Transports patients to various areas of the Medical Center by stretcher, wheelchair or bed.
• Delivers and retrieves transportation equipment as requested.
• Uses resources to ensure safe and efficient patient throughput.
• Provides assistance in medical emergencies.
• Ensures equipment is ready when needed.

Skills

Customer Service

Medical Equipment Knowledge

Dispatch

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Vanderbilt Health is seeking a Patient Transporter in Nashville to support the Central Transportation department. You will move patients by stretcher or wheelchair, assist with equipment, and help maintain smooth patient flow across facilities. This role emphasizes safety, reliability, and teamwork.

Experience with customer service and basic medical equipment knowledge is beneficial, with on-the-job training provided to ensure high-quality patient care in a fast-paced hospital environment.