Patient Transporter Job at Catholic Health Initiatives, Chattanooga, TN

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  • Catholic Health Initiatives
  • Chattanooga, TN

Job Description

Job Summary and 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.

  1. Safely and efficiently transport in-patients internally to and from various hospital departments as needed, including:

  2. Patient testing areas (e.g., radiology , cardiology, etc.)

  3. Other designated locations within the hospital

  4. Utilize TeleTracking transportation software to schedule and track patient movements, ensuring timely and accurate patient transfers

  5. Operate standard hospital equipment, including beds, stretchers, and wheelchairs, with proficiency and care.

  6. Maintain a clean and safe environment for patients during transport

  7. Communicate effectively with patients, families, and hospital staff to ensure smooth and efficient patient transfers

  8. Transport medical equipment, supplies, and other materials to and from designated locations within the hospital as needed.

  9. Utilize TeleTracking software to track equipment movement and ensure timely delivery.

  10. Assisting with patient admissions and discharges

  11. 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.

Job Requirements

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

Where You'll Work

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 4,700 team members and nearly 500 affiliated physicians.

Pay Range

$15.00 - $20.33 /hour

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

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