Preop Patient Transporter

Memorial Hospital - Chattanooga; Glenwood (TN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

CommonSpirit Memorial seeks a Patient Transporter to move inpatients and outpatients across the campus, ensuring accurate patient identification and a courteous, safe transfer process. You will greet patients, assist with transfers, observe patient conditions, and report issues promptly.

Responsibilities include transporting patients to testing areas, operating hospital equipment like beds and wheelchairs, and maintaining a clean transport area while communicating clearly with staff and families.

Qualifications

• High School Graduate or GED, upon hire.
• CPR (AHA Basic Life Support) within 14 days.

Responsibilities

• Safely transport in-patients within hospital departments and to testing areas.
• Use TeleTracking to schedule and track patient movements.
• Operate beds, stretchers, and wheelchairs with care and safety.
• Maintain a clean, safe transport environment and report equipment issues.
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, and staff during transfers.

Skills

Patient transport

Customer service

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

TeleTracking

Stretchers & wheelchairs

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Patient Transporter, you will provide essential assistance and transportation for patients and related items across our campus, ensuring a highly customer-sensitive and seamless experience. Every day you will promptly and safely transport inpatients and outpatients to and from various hospital areas. You will meticulously confirm patient identification, greet and assist in transferring patients, and make conscious observations of patient condition during transport, reporting any issues to appropriate personnel. You will also maintain a clean and organized work area and report any malfunctioning equipment. To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate a strong commitment to patient safety and exceptional customer service for all individuals within our facility. You will be attentive, observant, and capable of performing duties efficiently while upholding the highest standards of care and professionalism.

• Safely and efficiently transport in-patients internally to and from various hospital departments as needed, including: Patient testing areas (e.g., radiology , cardiology, etc.), Other designated locations within the hospital
• Utilize TeleTracking transportation software to schedule and track patient movements, ensuring timely and accurate patient transfers
• Operate standard hospital equipment, including beds, stretchers, and wheelchairs, with proficiency and care.
• Maintain a clean and safe environment for patients during transport
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, and hospital staff to ensure smooth and efficient patient transfers
• Transport medical equipment, supplies, and other materials to and from designated locations within the hospital as needed.

Job Requirements

Required

• High School Graduate or GED, upon hire
• AHA Basic Life Support - CPR, within 14 - days

Preferred

• Former experience in a healthcare setting

Where You'll Work

CommonSpirit Memorial is an award-winning, not-for-profit, faith-based health care organization dedicated to the healing ministry of Jesus Christ. Founded by the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth, we offer a comprehensive continuum of care, from preventative and primary care to acute hospital services specializing in cancer, cardiac, neuroscience, stroke, and orthopedic services. Our commitment to excellence has earned us top prestigious recognition repeatedly from U.S. News and World Report, PINC AI™, CMS, Healthgrades®, Leapfrog, and most recently as one of the Best Places to Work in Tennessee. We are proud to serve Southeast Tennessee and Northwest Georgia with the expertise of 4,700 employees and nearly 500 affiliated physicians.