Perioperative Transporter - Full-Time 10:30 am - 11:00 pm

Vanderbilt University Medical Center•Nashville, TN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Performs work activities of the Perioperative department, which include transport of patient, equipment and supplies to various patient care areas with occasional guidance. All Candidates must attach an up-to-date resume to their application. Vanderbilt University Medical Center is more than a workplace—it’s a community driven by a shared mission: to advance health and wellness through world-class patient care, education, and research. Here, you’ll find: Purpose: Every role contributes to something bigger than yourself. Growth: Your expertise will be valued, your knowledge expanded, and your abilities challenged. Belonging: We celebrate individuality and create an environment where everyone can thrive. If you’re passionate about making a difference and want to be part of a team that never settles for “good enough,” Vanderbilt is the place for you. Our clinical and nursing support roles are at the center of all we do, helping us be the world leader in advancing personalized health. We support each other and encourage excellence among all who are part of our workforce. High-achieving employees stay at Vanderbilt Health for professional growth, appreciation of benefits, and a sense of community and purpose. We support each other and encourage excellence among all who are part of our workforce.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
Less than 1 year of relevant work experience
Customer Service (Novice)
Dispatch (Fundamental Awareness)
Medical Equipment Knowledge (Fundamental Awareness)

Nice To Haves

One year of previous experience in a hospital setting
Flexible availability
Professionalism and reliability
Excellent communication and teamwork skills
High emotional intelligence

Responsibilities

Transports patients to various areas by stretcher, wheelchair or bed.
Delivers and retrieves transportation equipment as requested.
Utilizes resources to ensure a safe and efficient patient throughput.
Responsible for inventory management: allocation and cleaning of relevant patient equipment, instruments, and supplies.
Provides assistance in medical emergencies.
Assists in preparing the room for procedures to meet special equipment needs.