Transporter-Full Time-Variable

Cape-Fear-Valley-Medical-Center-; Fayetteville (NC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Cape Fear Valley Medical Center in Fayetteville, NC is seeking an Patient Transporter to move patients, wheelchairs, stretchers, and equipment between units and departments. This role emphasizes safety, correct handling techniques for tubes and IVs, and collaboration with nursing staff to support quality patient care.

Responsibilities include observing patient conditions, reporting changes promptly, and maintaining transport equipment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 1 year experience in patient transportation; hospital experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Transport patients with appropriate devices safely and in a timely manner.
• Observe patients for changes in condition and report to shift supervisor/nursing staff.
• Demonstrate correct techniques in handling patient tubes, IVs and other equipment.
• Demonstrate proper procedure for transporting patients.
• Use proper body mechanics to discharge, transfer and position patients.
• Identify transportation equipment in need of repair and follow steps to repair.
• Use Rover device properly with EPIC Transport Command Center.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

English proficiency

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

BLS certification

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Facility Cape Fear Valley Medical Center Location Fayetteville, North Carolina Department Patient Transportation Job Family Service Work Shift Variable (United States of America)

Accurately and efficiently transport patients, wheelchairs, stretchers and traction equipment to and from the nursing units and ancillary departments. Use transport equipment correctly ensuring safety measures are adhered to. Cleans, repairs and maintains equipment for operability. Support the philosophy of nursing to provide better patient care.

Major Job Functions

• Transport patients with appropriate and approved devices safely and in a timely manner
• Observe patients for any changes in condition and report these promptly to shift supervisor and appropriate nursing staff
• Demonstrate correct techniques in handling patient tubes, IV’s and other patient equipment
• Demonstrate proper procedure for transporting patients
• Utilize proper body mechanics to discharge, transfer and position patients during transport
• Identify transportation equipment in need of repair and follow appropriate steps to repair equipment for safe use
• Use Rover device properly with EPIC Transport Command Center
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• Education and Formal Training: High school diploma or equivalent required
• Work Experience: 1 year experience in patient transportation services and prior hospital experience preferred

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required

• Proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking the English language
• Ability to meet and maintain requirements of a healthcare transporter
• Ability to meet requirements for CPR for Healthcare Provider, Nonviolent Crises Intervention (NCI) training and Restraints, Seclusion and Safety devices
• Ability to identify, understand and regulate flow meter on E-Cylinder
• Ability to display exemplary customer service skills
• Good problem solving skills, organizational skills, flexibility
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to quickly assess situations and respond promptly and appropriately
• Ability to care for pediatric, adolescent, adult, bariatric, and geriatric patients
• Demonstrated competency with respect to the age specific physiological, developmental and spiritual needs of the patients typically served

Physical Requirements

• Ability to discharge/transfer patients and maneuver wheelchairs and stretchers with patients, including postmortem transport
• Ability to manipulate and monitor transport equipment, which often accompanies patients
• Ability to assume awkward positions
• Ability to move within assigned areas and throughout the medical center and detached buildings as necessary
• May require moderate to heavy lifting
• Ability to stand, walk and/or bend for prolonged periods of time
• Speech, visual and auditory acuity is essential for communication
• Position may involve skin, eye, mucous membrane, or parenteral contact with blood

Required Licenses and Certifications

• BLS - American Heart Association

Cape Fear Valley Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity

For exceptional healthcare come to Cape Fear Valley Health where caring employees are committed to integrity, patient-centeredness and excellence throughout the entire healthcare process. At Cape Fear Valley Health, our goal is to improve the quality of every life we touch. Our diverse team of doctors, nurses and staff work together to create a better experience for every patient, every time.

Cape Fear Valley is a 950-bed, 8-hospital regional health system, the 8th largest in North Carolina, with more than 1 million inpatient and outpatients annually. A private not-for-profit organization with over 7,000 employees and 850 physicians. Our employees and physicians proudly serve a seven-county region of southeastern North Carolina, including Fayetteville, Fort Bragg, Hope Mills, Raeford, Lumberton, Elizabethtown, Clinton, Lillington, Dunn and beyond.

Our medical facilities include Cape Fear Valley Medical Center, Highsmith-Rainey Specialty Hospital, Cape Fear Valley Rehabilitation Center, Behavioral Health Care, Bladen County Hospital, Hoke Hospital, Central Harnett Hospital, Betsy Johnson Hospital, as well as more than 60 medical offices and specialty care clinics spread throughout the Cape Fear region.