Position Summary:
Transports patients to and from the nursing units, other hospital department, physicians offices, and designated discharge areas. Responsible for performing patient transfers or repositioning under the supervision of the nursing staff using the appropriate patient lifting equipment. Responsible for the maintenance and inventory of patient lifting equipment along with maintaining proper hygiene of the slings. May assist with employee education and training of patient lifting equipment and transfer techniques when indicated.
Position Qualification:
• High School diploma or GED; • One to three months related experience and/or training; • Equivalent combination of education and experience.
Located in Knoxville, Tennessee, The University of Tennessee Medical Center, has a rich history in the East Tennessee community of providing patient-centered care and remaining at the forefront of research, technology and treatments. UT Medical Center attributes its well-respected standing within the community to the exceptional people that dedicate themselves to patient care excellence. The hospital serves as a referral center for Eastern Tennessee, Southeastern Kentucky and Western North Carolina. It is the region’s academic medical center, Magnet® recognized hospital and Level I Trauma Center.