Transporter- Augusta

Wellstar Health System; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Wellstar Health System is seeking a dedicated patient transport professional to facilitate safe and efficient movement of patients and belongings within the Medical Center. The role emphasizes courteous, patient-centered care and professional interaction with families and staff.

Responsibilities include operating patient tracking software, assisting nursing staff, and ensuring equipment handling safety. A High School Diploma is required, with BLS certification preferred.

Qualifications

• Excellent people skills.
• Ability to learn/work with computers and online transport system.

Responsibilities

• Safely transport patients as directed by licensed personnel.
• Indirectly support patient care by transporting medications, blood products, and specimens as directed by licensed personnel.
• Maintain patient and employee safety during transports.
• Communicate effectively with nursing staff and patients/families about transport tasks.
• Assist with maintaining environment and monitoring supply expiration dates.

Skills

People skills

Computer literacy

Patient transport system

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Job description

How would you like to work in a place where your contributions and ideas are valued? A place where you can serve with compassion, pursue excellence and honor every voice? At Wellstar, our mission is simple, yet powerful: to enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve. We are proud to have become a shining example of what's possible when the brightest professionals dedicate themselves to making a difference in the healthcare industry, and in people's lives.

Work Shift

Various (United States of America)

Job Summary

Facilitates the safest and most efficient movements of patients and their belongings throughout the Medical Center. Displays courtesy and professionalism in delivering patient- and family-centered care and customer service. Utilizes routes that ensure the safety of both the patient and employee. Operates patient tracking software on a daily basis to track all moves of patients and assigned equipment.

Core Responsibilities And Essential Functions

Provides direct support to patient care by safely transporting patients as directed by licensed personnel. Indirectly supports patient care by transporting medication, blood products and specimens as directed by licensed personnel. Maintains patient and employee safety throughout transports. Effectively communicates with nursing staff related to transport tasks. Effectively communicates with patients/families. Assists nursing staff with maintaining environment and monitoring supply expiration dates. Ensures the proper handling of patient equipment and supplies, including the handling of oxygen for patients that require such service. Maintains the cleanliness of patient transport equipment. Utilizes proper body mechanics when assisting/transferring patients to their mode of transport. Informs the nursing unit/procedure area of the patient's arrival and departure. Maintains knowledge and competency in the use of the computer transport system. Performs other duties as assigned Complies with all Wellstar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.

Required Minimum Education

• High School Diploma / GED General or Accredited Program Health Science-Preferred

Required Minimum License(s) And Certification(s)

• BLS-I - Basic Life Support - Instructor or BLS - Basic Life Support or ARC-BLS - Amer Red Cross Basic Life Support

Required Minimum Experience

Minimum 2 years healthcare or customer service related field. Preferred

Required Minimum Skills

Excellent people skills Ability to learn/work with computers and online transport system

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