Patient Transporter-9am-5:30pm, Days TBD, Weekends Included.

Overview

Patient Transporters delivers exceptional hospitality to patients and guest with attentiveness, friendliness, and efficiency. Transports patients to various areas, including those with special equipment, and manages equipment storage and maintenance. 

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS: 

• Located in Winston Salem, NC
• Day 1 Health Coverage: Choose from either copay or HSA-eligible health insurance options with coverage starting on your first day of work.   
• Generous PTO: Accrual starts at 25 days/year, to be used for vacations, sickness, holidays, and personal matters. 

YOU’LL NEED: 

• High school diploma or GED equivalent. 
• CPR course required within 30 days of hire.
• Completion of Oxygen Training class with certification for administering oxygen required after hire. 

NICE TO HAVE: 

• Prior experience in hospital environment, patient care, and transportation preferred.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 

• Transports patients to and from clinical, ancillary and support areas via wheelchair, stretcher, or beds. 
• Maintains a safe environment for patients, self, guests and co-workers. 
• Knowledgeable of transporting patients with oxygen, intravenous pumps and restraints.
• Communicates to team, co-workers, patients, and guests in a positive and professional manner. 
• Takes initiative for performance and professional development. 
• Knowledgeable of all aspects and functionalities of the Transport Tracking System. 
• Provides age/developmentally appropriate assistance in accordance with Age/Developmental Specific Care Guidelines for the specific age groups served. 

SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Good communication skills to interact with patient, guests and clinical staff 
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions 
• Requires much walking, lifting and physical exertion
• Must be able to walk for long periods 
• Ability to transport patients to various on-campus locations 
• Excellent customer service skills 
• Must demonstrate competence in areas of body mechanics to identify and show proficiency in moving a patient without injury to the patient or individual