Patient Transporter -Evenings 1pm-9:30pm

Advocate Health • Winston-Salem, NC

3d • $19 - $28 • Onsite

About The Position

The Patient Transporter transports patients to and from clinical, ancillary, and support areas using wheelchairs, stretchers, or beds. The role maintains a safe environment for patients, guests, coworkers, and the transporter, and requires knowledge of transporting patients with oxygen, intravenous pumps, and restraints. The transporter communicates professionally with the care team, coworkers, patients, and guests; uses the Transport Tracking System; and provides age- and developmentally appropriate assistance in line with the applicable care guidelines.

This full-time role is scheduled from 1:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., including every weekend, and is listed at 40 hours per week. The work involves frequent walking, lifting, and physical exertion, along with patient contact in a hospital environment. CPR training is required within 30 days of hire, and oxygen training with certification to administer oxygen is required after hire.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• CPR course required within 30 days of hire.
• Completion of an Oxygen Training class with certification for administering oxygen after hire.
• Good communication skills for interacting with patients, guests, and clinical staff.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to walk for long periods and transport patients to various on-campus locations.
• Ability to perform substantial walking, lifting, and physical exertion.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Competence in body mechanics and safe patient movement.
• Ability to work every weekend.
• Ability to respond to varying and unpredictable situations, emergency or crisis situations, interruptions, and pressure from multiple calls and inquiries.
• Personal protective equipment is required, including eye/face protection, gown, mask, and non-sterile medical gloves.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Transport patients between clinical, ancillary, and support areas by wheelchair, stretcher, or bed.
• Maintain a safe environment for patients, self, guests, and coworkers.
• Transport patients using oxygen, intravenous pumps, and restraints as needed.
• Communicate positively and professionally with the care team, coworkers, patients, and guests.
• Take initiative in performance and professional development.
• Use and understand the functions of the Transport Tracking System.
• Provide age- and developmentally appropriate assistance according to the applicable Age/Developmental Specific Care Guidelines.
• Demonstrate safe body mechanics when moving patients to prevent injury.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off programs.
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and short- and long-term disability benefits.
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses.
• Adoption assistance and paid parental leave.
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs.
• Educational Assistance Program.
• Competitive compensation, with possible premium pay, incentive pay for select positions, and annual increases based on performance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED