Patient Transporter

About AdventHealth

AdventHealth is committed to nurturing the well-being of every individual by serving holistically — body, mind, and spirit. Becoming part of AdventHealth means joining a purpose-driven community focused on professional growth and spiritual development by extending compassionate care.

Benefits and Perks

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance starting from day one.
• Paid time off available immediately upon employment.
• Participation in a 403-B retirement savings plan.
• Four weeks of fully paid parental leave.
• Opportunities for career growth and development.
• Resources for whole person well-being and mental health support.
• Pet care benefits included.

Schedule

Full-time employment with varying shift schedules, primarily during daytime hours.

Location

501 Redmond Rd NW, Rome, GA 30165, United States

Role Overview and Responsibilities

• Transport patients safely using stretchers, wheelchairs, beds, and cribs, including assisting with transfers between different surfaces.
• Ensure timely and precise movement of patient belongings, lab specimens, paperwork, and medical apparatuses.
• Maintain clear pathways by relocating unused medical equipment to assigned storage areas.
• Communicate clearly with patients, their families, and healthcare personnel while accurately recording transport details in the system.
• Contribute to operational excellence by handling equipment properly and participating in ongoing training and development programs.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong interpersonal skills to understand and proactively address customer needs with courtesy and professionalism.
• Effective communication skills in English, demonstrating good diction and an ability to address diverse patient groups including infants, children, adolescents, adults, and seniors.
• Technical competency in operating stretchers, beds, and wheelchairs.
• Proficiency in reading, writing, and following verbal instructions in English.
• Customer service orientation, ensuring responsiveness to a broad range of needs.
• Capability to navigate throughout the facility efficiently and safely.
• Quick problem-solving skills, particularly during emergencies or unique situations.
• Ability to multitask and maintain a brisk working pace.
• Professional appearance coupled with a friendly demeanor.
• Physical fitness to endure frequent walking, standing, pushing, pulling, and patient transferring.
• Competency in using computers for patient information management and basic clerical duties.
• Ability to rapidly master relevant software and departmental equipment.
• Compliance with departmental policies and procedures through quick learning.
• Collaborative teamwork with peers, clinicians, and other departments to uphold patient care quality standards.
• Effective interaction with all staff, patients, and physicians to promote timely patient care and quality service.
• Ability to perform all care activities safely, adhering to standards of care.
• Strict adherence to patient identification and verification processes prior to transport.

Educational and Experience Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Preferably at least one year of customer or public contact experience within a medical environment.

Certifications and Licenses

• Basic Life Support (BLS) CPR certification is required.
• Driver's license is preferred but not mandatory.

Additional Information

Not applicable.

Compensation

The pay range for this position is $13.63 to $20.44 per hour.

Equal Opportunity Statement

This organization is an equal opportunity employer and adheres to all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding anti-discrimination.