TRANSPORTER

Covenant Health; Oregon; On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Fort Loudoun Medical Center, part of Covenant Health, seeks a Transporter in Diagnostic Radiology to move patients and supplies safely within the imaging department on a day shift. This full-time position supports patient flow and imaging operations.

Responsibilities include transporting patients to and from destinations, assisting with oxygen, isolation precautions, and transfer techniques, and using wheelchairs, stretchers, and beds as needed.

Qualifications

• Minimum education: HS diploma or GED (or equivalent).

Responsibilities

• Transports patients to and from destinations. Accommodates varying degrees of complexity (oxygen, isolation precautions, CPR, lifting and transfer techniques) using wheelchairs, stretchers, and beds.
• Monitors and utilizes the patient flow board for assignments.
• Performs defined safety protocols (e.g., double identification, isolation procedures, equipment maintenance and cleaning).
• Maintains open lines of communication between patients, family, physicians, peers, and leadership.
• Follows policies, procedures, and safety standards; completes required education; supports quality initiatives as requested.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Transporter, Diagnostic Radiology

Fort Loudoun Overview

Fort Loudoun Medical Center , part of Covenant Health, is an 87,000-square-foot hospital serving Loudon County and surrounding communities. Based in Lenoir City, TN, with more than 200 physicians across 29 specialties, the facility offers advanced technology including MRI, CT, ultrasound, diagnostic X-rays, women’s imaging, and nuclear medicine unique to the region. Featuring private patient rooms and comprehensive services such as emergency care, surgery, and specialized treatments, our dedicated team of physicians, staff, and volunteers is committed to providing excellent care to every patient, every time.

Overview

Transporter, Diagnostic Radiology

Full Time, 72 Hours Per Pay Period, Day Shift

Fort Loudoun Overview

Fort Loudoun Medical Center , part of Covenant Health, is an 87,000-square-foot hospital serving Loudon County and surrounding communities. Based in Lenoir City, TN, with more than 200 physicians across 29 specialties, the facility offers advanced technology including MRI, CT, ultrasound, diagnostic X-rays, women’s imaging, and nuclear medicine unique to the region. Featuring private patient rooms and comprehensive services such as emergency care, surgery, and specialized treatments, our dedicated team of physicians, staff, and volunteers is committed to providing excellent care to every patient, every time.

Position Summary

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

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Monitors and utilizes the patient flow board for assignments.
• Performs defined safety protocols (i.e. double identification, various isolation procedures, equipment maintenance and cleaning, etc.).
• Maintains open lines of communication between patients, family, physicians, peers, and leadership.
• 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.
• 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