Patient Transporter
Patient Transporter
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Job Description
Overview
CHI Memorial a member of CommonSpirit 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.
Responsibilities
Ensures safe and efficient patient transport within the hospital this role encompasses a variety of responsibilities. These include transporting patients for admissions room transfers testing procedures and discharges. Additionally the role includes transporting patients to the morgue. Furthermore this position is responsible for the timely distribution of clinical equipment carts and other supplies to and from designated areas.
- 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.
- Utilize TeleTracking software to track equipment movement and ensure timely delivery.
- Assisting with patient admissions and discharges
- Providing support to other departments as needed
The job summary and responsibilities listed above are designed to indicate the general nature of the work performed within this job. They are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all job responsibilities required of employees assigned to this job. Employees may be required to perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Required Education:
- High School Graduate or Equivalent
Preferred Education & Experience:
- Former experience in a healthcare setting
Required Licensure & Certifications:
- BLS-CPR within 30 days of hire
Required Minimum Knowledge Skills & Abilities:
- Basic computer skills
- Basic Customer Service Skills
Employment Type
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