Patient Transporter
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Community Health Systems Professional Services Corporation
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Patient Transporter
Community Health Systems Professional Services Corporation
Posted 3 months ago
Full Time
Mountain Brook, Alabama
In Person
Smart Summary
Responsibilities
Safely transport patients between various facility departments while ensuring their comfort, dignity, and confidentiality. Coordinate with healthcare teams to prioritize transport needs and maintain sanitized equipment according to infection control protocols.
Qualifications
You have 0-1 years of experience in a healthcare or patient support role and possess strong interpersonal skills for effective communication and compassionate care. You also have basic knowledge of patient transport safety and infection control, along with the physical stamina for safe patient handling.
Must Have Skills for ATS
Basic Life Support (BLS)
Patient handling techniques
Infection control protocols
Job Description
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.
- 0-1 years of experience in a healthcare or patient support role required
- 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.
- BCLS - Basic Life Support completed by the end of orientation period required
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Community Health Systems Professional Services Corporation
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