Patient Transporter Full-Time Days

Our promise to you:

Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It's about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.

All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:

• Benefits from Day One: Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance

• Paid Time Off from Day One

• 403-B Retirement Plan

• 4 Weeks 100% Paid Parental Leave

• Career Development

• Whole Person Well-being Resources

• Mental Health Resources and Support

• Pet Benefits

Schedule:

Full time

Shift:

Day (United States of America

Address:

501 REDMOND RD NW

City:

ROME

State:

Georgia

Postal Code:

30165

Job Description:

Work Schedule: Days, no call required.

• Safely transports patients using stretchers, wheelchairs, beds, and cribs, assisting with transfers while ensuring patient comfort, dignity, and safety.
• Coordinates the timely transport of patient belongings, medical equipment, laboratory specimens, paperwork, and other patient-related items to support efficient care delivery.
• Maintains a safe and organized environment by keeping hallways clear, relocating unused equipment to designated storage areas, and following safety protocols.
• Communicates effectively with patients, families, and healthcare team members while accurately documenting transport activities and reporting information through the Transportation system.
• Demonstrates professionalism through ongoing training, continuous skill development, and the performance of additional assigned responsibilities.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• People Skills: Ability to understand customers' needs and respond to them in a pro-active, courteous, professional, and efficient manner.
• Communication Skills: Able to communicate in English using good diction, and respond to peoples needs in a pleasant and courteous manner as perceived by the customer, and as appropriate to infants, children, adolescents, adults, and geriatric patients.
• Technical Skills: Ability to operate stretchers, beds, and wheelchairs.
• Must be proficient in the English language and able to read, write, and follow oral instructions.
• Problem solver that can think quickly in cases of emergencies or unusual situations.
• Ability to multi-task and work at a fast pace.
• Physical ability to withstand frequent to prolonged walking, standing, pushing, pulling, and transferring patients.
• Must be able to use a computer for patient information and basic department clerical functions.
• Ability to quickly learn and use software packages and equipment relevant to the department.
• Ability to quickly learn and follow departmental policies and procedures.
• Ability to work collaboratively with peers, coworkers, clinicians, and other departments in meeting patient care standards.
• Ability to communicate effectively with all staff, patients, and physicians to ensure quality service and avoid delays in patient care.
• Ability to proficiently perform all care activities safely and in accordance with standards of care.
• Ability to follow patient identification/verification process prior to transporting all patients.

Education:

• High School Grad or Equiv [Preferred]

Field of Study:

• N/A

Work Experience:

• 1+ year public contact in a medical setting [Preferred]

Additional Information:

• N/A

Licenses and Certifications:

• Basic Life Support - CPR Cert (BLS [Required]
• Driver's License (DL [Preferred]

Pay Range:

$13.50 - $20.24

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.