Community Health Systems

Operates acute care hospitals nationwide

Patient Transporter

Medical, Clinical & VeterinaryConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeKnoxville, TN, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

0–1 years of experience in a healthcare or patient support role is required.
Strong interpersonal skills and 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.
Basic Life Support certification must be completed by the end of the orientation period.

Responsibilities

Transport patients safely between departments while maintaining comfort and dignity.
Assist patients in and out of wheelchairs, stretchers, or beds, using proper lifting techniques and equipment to prevent injury.
Communicate with nursing staff, physicians, and other healthcare providers to coordinate and prioritize patient transport needs.
Keep transport equipment clean and sanitized, following infection control protocols.
Follow safety guidelines for patient handling and transport and promptly report concerns or incidents.
Assist with moving medical equipment, supplies, and documents as needed to support patient care.
Provide reassurance and support to patients and families during transport.
Accurately document transport activities and update logs or electronic systems as required.

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

About the Company

Community Health Systems

Operates acute care hospitals nationwide

Community Health Systems operates general acute care hospitals across 14 states, owning or leasing 71 facilities to deliver healthcare outside urban centers. Its main business is running hospital networks and providing medical and surgical services to patients, funded by payments from patients, insurers, and government programs like Medicare and Medicaid. The company also offers management services to its affiliates through a professional services corporation. Its workflow centers on developing and operating healthcare delivery systems, supporting a wide range of needs from emergency care to specialized treatments. The goal is to help people get well and live healthier by providing accessible non-urban and suburban hospital-based care while navigating a regulated, competitive US healthcare market.

Company size: 5,001-10,000
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: Franklin, TN
Founded: 1985

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