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Preop Patient Transporter

CommonSpirit Health

Chattanooga, TNJob$15–20.33/hrSeen 1w agoSeen in employer's feed 1w ago

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Compensation
$15–20.33/hr
Location
Chattanooga, TN
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

AHA Basic Life Support - CPR

Job overview

The Patient Transporter provides essential assistance by safely moving inpatients and outpatients across the hospital campus, confirming patient IDs, observing conditions, and reporting issues while maintaining a clean environment and delivering excellent customer service.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

TeleTracking SoftwareHospital Equipment OperationPatient SafetyCustomer ServiceCommunication

Qualifications

High School Graduate or GEDAHA Basic Life Support - CPRFormer Experience in Healthcare Setting

Full 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.

Pay Range

$15.00 - $20.33 /hour

We are an equal opportunity employer.

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