TRANSPORTER

Covenant Healthcare; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a dedicated Transporter to join their Central Transport team. This role is vital for ensuring patients are safely and comfortably transported within the hospital. You will interact with patients and their families, providing exceptional customer service while adhering to safety protocols. The position requires effective communication and the ability to manage various patient needs, making it perfect for individuals passionate about patient care. Join a top-performing medical facility recognized for its award-winning care and help make a difference in patients' lives every day.

Qualifications

• Must possess skills to ensure patient comfort and safety during transport.
• Preference for candidates with a high school diploma or GED.

Responsibilities

• Transport patients safely to various hospital locations using appropriate equipment.
• Monitor patient flow and maintain communication with healthcare teams.

Skills

Customer Service Skills

Patient Care

Safety Protocols

Communication Skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Wheelchairs

Stretchers

Patient Flow Board

Job description

Overview

Transporter, Central Transport

PRN/OCC, Variable Hours & Shifts

Parkwest Overview:

Headquartered in Knoxville, Covenant Health is a community-owned integrated healthcare delivery system and the area’s largest employer. Parkwest is Covenant Health’s and West Knoxville’s premier medical facility and a top-performing heart hospital, offering our patients world-class treatment with all the convenience and warmth of home.

In addition to providing the area’s leading cardiac services, Parkwest has been nationally recognized for award-winning care throughout our facility. For 2020-21, Parkwest received recognition from U.S. News & World Report as one of the “Top 10” hospitals in Tennessee.

Central Transport:

Central Transport provides patient transportation within the hospital. Transporters move patients between the emergency department, the inpatient floors, and diagnostic areas such as radiology, endoscopy, and cardio diagnostics. Transporters often discharge patients after their stay is complete. Our transporters are often the first employees a patient interacts with upon admission and the last as they are leaving. Excellent customer service skills and ability to put patients at ease are a must. Transporters also assist with equipment moves and will respond to patient codes to assist in the care of critically ill patients. The department is staffed from 5:30 am - 2:00 am, 7 days a week.

Position Summary:

Transportation of hospital patients and supplementary items. Performs defined safety protocols. Provides support assistance/activities as needed.

Responsibilities

1. Transports patients to and from destinations. Accommodates varying degrees of complexity such as the use of oxygen, proper isolation precautions, CPR, lifting and transfer techniques, etc., along with the effective use of equipment such as wheelchairs, stretchers, and beds.
2. Monitors and utilizes the patient flow board for assignments.
3. Performs defined safety protocols (i.e. double identification, various isolation procedures, equipment maintenance and cleaning, etc.).
4. Maintains open lines of communication between patients, family, physicians, peers, and leadership.
5. Follows policies, procedures, and safety standards. Completes required education assignments annually. Works toward achieving goals and objectives, and participates in quality improvement initiatives as requested.
6. Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Education: None specified; will accept any combination of formal education and/or prior work experience sufficient to demonstrate possession of the knowledge, skill and ability needed to perform the essential tasks of the job, typically such as would be equivalent to a high school diploma or GED. Preference may be given to individuals possessing a HS diploma or GED.

Minimum Experience: None

Licensure Requirement: CPR required

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Job Title: TRANSPORTER

ID: 3995757

Facility: Parkwest Medical Center

Department Name: CENTRAL TRANSPORT