Patient Transporter

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Community Health Systems Professional Services Corporation

Posted 2 months ago

Full Time

Dothan, Alabama

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

The Patient Transporter is responsible for safely moving patients between diagnostic, treatment, and discharge areas while ensuring their comfort and dignity. They also coordinate with healthcare teams and maintain the cleanliness of transport equipment to adhere to safety protocols.

Qualifications

We are looking for a Patient Transporter with 0-1 years of experience in healthcare or patient support, who can safely move patients throughout the facility and provide compassionate care. The ideal candidate will have strong interpersonal skills, knowledge of patient safety techniques, and the physical stamina to lift and move patients.

Job Description

Job Summary

The Patient Transporter is responsible for safely moving patients throughout the facility, including to and from diagnostic testing, treatment areas, and discharge locations. Ensures patient comfort, safety, and confidentiality during transport, while maintaining effective communication with healthcare teams to facilitate patient care.

Essential Functions
  • Transports patients safely between departments, maintaining patient comfort and dignity throughout the process.
  • Assists patients in and out of wheelchairs, stretchers, or beds, ensuring proper lifting techniques and use of equipment to prevent injury.
  • Communicates with nursing staff, physicians, and other healthcare providers to coordinate and prioritize patient transport needs.
  • Maintains a clean and sanitized environment for transport equipment, adhering to infection control protocols.
  • Follows safety guidelines for patient handling and transport, reporting any concerns or incidents promptly.
  • Assists with the movement of medical equipment, supplies, and documents as needed to support patient care.
  • Provides excellent customer service, offering reassurance and support to patients and families during transport.
  • Documents transport activities accurately, updating logs or electronic systems as required.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
  • Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
  • Complies with all policies and standards.
Qualifications
  • 0-1 years of experience in a healthcare or patient support role required
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
  • Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate effectively and provide compassionate care.
  • Basic knowledge of patient transport safety techniques and infection control measures.
  • Physical stamina to lift, move, and transport patients safely.
  • Ability to follow directions and work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
Licenses and Certifications
  • BCLS - Basic Life Support completed by the end of orientation period required

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Community Health Systems Professional Services Corporation

Community Health Systems is one of the nation's leading healthcare providers. With healthcare delivery systems in 33 distinct markets across 13 states, CHS operates 64 affiliated hospitals with more than 9,000 beds and more than 900 other sites of care, including physician practices, urgent care centers, freestanding emergency departments, imaging centers, cancer centers, and ambulatory surgery centers.
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