Transporter WMCG

Wellstar Health System

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Facilitates the safest and most efficient movements of patients and their belongings throughout the Medical Center. Displays courtesy and professionalism in delivering patient- and family-centered care and customer service. Utilizes routes that ensure the safety of both the patient and employee. Operates patient tracking software on a daily basis to track all moves of patients and assigned equipment.

Requirements

• High School Diploma General or GED General Accredited Program
• BLS-I - Basic Life Support - Instructor or BLS - Basic Life Support or ARC-BLS - Amer Red Cross Basic Life Support
• Minimum 2 years healthcare or customer service related field.
• Excellent people skills
• Ability to learn/work with computers and online transport system

Nice To Haves

• Health Science-Preferred

Responsibilities

• Provides direct support to patient care by safely transporting patients as directed by licensed personnel.
• Indirectly supports patient care by transporting medication, blood products and specimens as directed by licensed personnel.
• Maintains patient and employee safety throughout transports.
• Effectively communicates with nursing staff related to transport tasks.
• Effectively communicates with patients/families.
• Assists nursing staff with maintaining environment and monitoring supply expiration dates.
• Ensures the proper handling of patient equipment and supplies, including the handling of oxygen for patients that require such service.
• Maintains the cleanliness of patient transport equipment.
• Utilizes proper body mechanics when assisting/transferring patients to their mode of transport.
• Informs the nursing unit/procedure area of the patient's arrival and departure.
• Maintains knowledge and competency in the use of the computer transport system.
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Complies with all Wellstar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.

Benefits

• Nationally ranked and locally recognized for our high-quality care and inclusive culture, Wellstar is one of Georgia’s largest and most integrated healthcare systems.
• Every day, 24,000+ of us work together to provide personalized care for patients at every age and stage of life – and our team members are the foundation of that care.
• Mission, Vision & Values At a time when the healthcare industry is changing rapidly, Wellstar remains committed to exceeding patients’ and team members’ expectations, while transforming healthcare delivery.
• OUR MISSION: To enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve.
• OUR VISION: Deliver world-class healthcare to every person, every time.
• OUR VALUES: We serve with compassion We pursue excellence We honor every voice
• Culture of Excellence Wellstar consistently receives attention and accolades from national organizations that set the standards for world-class care.
• Our system-wide practice of safety principles, assessing and addressing errors and seeking feedback from our patients and customers continually earns recognition for advances in safety and quality.
• Featured on the FORTUNE “100 Best Companies to Work For” list and Seramount 100 Best Companies list, we not only provide top-notch care for our patients, but also foster the culture of Wellstar as a Great Place to Work.

What This Job Offers

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