• Transporter

    AdventHealth (Calhoun, GA)


    All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:

    - Benefits from Day One

     

    - Paid Days Off from Day One

     

    - Student Loan Repayment Program

    Our promise to you:

    Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that **together** we are even better.

     

    **Schedule:** Part Time

    **Shift** : 3pm-11pm Tues-Friday

    **Location:** 1035 Red Bud Road, Calhoun, GA 30701

    **The community you’ll be caring for:** _AdventHealth Gordon_

    • Four seasons of outdoor activities, including whitewater, hiking, camping

    • Named #4 on NICHE magazine’s “Best Cities (under 100,000) to Raise a Family”

    • Affordable land and homes

    • Outstanding qualify of life

    • Strong cultural community

    • Access to excellent public and private K-12 education

    • Convenient location between two large metropolitan areas: Atlanta and Chattanooga

    JOB SUMMARY

    The Transporter performs patient transport duties for all areas of Nursing and Radiology, transferring patient to appropriate transport vehicle and transports patient to and from patient rooms. Coordinates and schedules transport as needed between patient floors and other departments in order to facilitate patient care. Monitors and coordinates with nursing regarding status of O2, IV, suction etc. Provides for patient comfort and safety during transport. Performs basic cleaning of wheelchairs and stretchers. Monitors O2 tanks and stocks as needed to ensure adequate supply for transport. Assists in patient transfer to and from bed or chair as needed.

    The role you’ll contribute:

    Facilitates the safe, efficient, and expedited movement of patients from area to area via stretchers, wheelchairs, beds and cribs.

     

    Coordinates with radiology and nursing staff regarding patient transport.

     

    Coordinates with CMU if patient is on telemetry.

     

    Ensures proper method of transport by communicating as needed with nursing staff.

     

    Utilizes safe lifting practices in transferring patient to appropriate transport method.

     

    Moves patient to and from stretchers and wheelchairs, as needed.

     

    Assist others in lifting and moving of patients.

     

    Performs basic patient care duties, within scope of practice, ensuring patient comfort, safety and privacy.

     

    Transports patients with O2, suction, IV, etc. as needed, monitoring status and reporting to nursing staff as needed.

     

    Cleans and maintains department wheelchairs and stretchers, reporting any maintenance needs or safety hazards. Maintains department stock of O2 as needed for patient transport.

     

    Appropriately utilizes PPE, and follows HIPPA, OSHA, and AdventHealth’s Policies and Procedures.

     

    Ensures that hallways are maintained clear of clutter related to wheelchairs, stretchers, beds, mattresses, transportation carts and cribs by moving equipment not in use to designated equipment storage areas.

     

    May be required to alternate shifts as needed for coverage.

     

    May perform some clerical functions and report print/sorts and charting.

     

    May assist patient into/out of transport vehicle in parking area.

     

    Other duties as assigned and as required for completion of departmental functions.

    Required Qualifications:

    + High School Diploma

    + Six months customer service experience, or equivalent

    + BLS

    + CNA (preferred)

     

    This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances. The salary range reflects the anticipated base pay range for this position. Individual compensation is determined based on skills, experience and other relevant factors within this pay range. The minimums and maximums for each position may vary based on geographical location.

     

    **Category:** Transportation

    **Organization:** AdventHealth Gordon

    **Schedule:** Part-time

    **Shift:** 1 - Day

    **Req ID:** 25019820

     

    We are an equal opportunity employer and do not tolerate discrimination based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, age or disability/handicap with respect to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion, wages, benefits and other terms and conditions of employment.