Transporter
About the role
The Patient Transporter at Memorial Hospital - Chattanooga will provide essential assistance and transportation for patients and related items across the hospital campus, ensuring a highly customer-sensitive and seamless experience.
Responsibilities
- 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
Requirements
- A high school graduate or equivalent
- Basic Life Support - CPR certification upon hire
Preferred
- Former experience in a healthcare setting
Qualifications
- High School Graduate High School Graduate or Equivalent, upon hire and
Skills
- Strong commitment to patient safety
- Exceptional customer service skills
- Attention to detail and observational skills
- Efficiency and professionalism in performing duties
Benefits
CommonSpirit Health offers a comprehensive benefits package, including but not limited to medical, prescription drug, dental, vision plans, life insurance, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, retirement plan benefit(s) including, but not limited to, 401(k), 403(b), and other defined benefits offerings, as may be amended from time to time.
Pay
The posted compensation range of $15.00 - $20.33 /hour is a reasonable estimate that extends from the lowest to the highest pay CommonSpirit in good faith believes it might pay for this particular job, based on the circumstances at the time of posting. CommonSpirit may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range as permitted by law.
Schedule
Varies
Shift
Varies
Remote
No
Category
Medical Transportation