Preop Patient Transporter

Where Youll 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 4700 employees and nearly 500 affiliated physicians.

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