• Transporter / Surgical Assistant

    Community Health Systems (Gadsden, AL)


    At Gadsden Regional Medical Center, we believe in the power of people and we look forward to you joining our team! We offer a family friendly work environment, perfect for a new grad looking to start their career or an experienced professional looking to make a change!

     

    Gadsden Regional Medical Center is located in Gadsden, AL which offers a variety of attractions, such as top tier public schools, museums, and nature. You can hike one of our beautiful trails, fish along the Coosa River, or visit Noccalula Falls. Enjoy a quaint night out on Broad Street or enjoy a beautiful mountain sunset. From golf, hiking, fishing, children's museums and Noccalula Falls, there are lots of things to do and see in this beautiful city.

    Job Summary

    The Transporter / Surgical Assistant is responsible for safely moving and transporting patients throughout the facility, to and from the surgery areas. Ensures patient comfort, safety, and confidentiality during transport, while maintaining effective communication with healthcare teams to facilitate patient care. This role performs basic operative assistance such as positioning patients, and assisting with room turnover.

     

    Schedule: Full-Time, Days, Weekday and Weekend Call Required

    What We Offer:

    + Health Insurance Eligibility 1 st of the Month

    + 6% 401k Employer Matching

    + Tuition Reimbursement

    + Company provided renewal of BLS

    Qualifications

    + High School Diploma / GED

    + 0-2 years of experience in a surgical, sterile processing, or patient care support role required

    + 1-2 years of experience supporting perioperative services or working in a surgical setting preferred

    + Must be within 30 minute arrival time, when on call

    Licenses and Certifications

    + CPR - Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation required

    + BCLS - Basic Life Support required

    + CST - Certified Surgical Technologist preferred

    Essential Functions

    + Transports patients safely between departments, maintaining patient comfort and dignity throughout the process.

    + Assists patients in and out of wheelchairs, stretchers, or beds, ensuring proper lifting techniques and use of equipment to prevent injury.

    + Communicates with nursing staff, physicians, and other healthcare providers to coordinate and prioritize patient transport needs.

    + Maintains a clean and sanitized environment for transport equipment, adhering to infection control protocols.

    + Assists with the movement of medical equipment, supplies, and documents as needed to support the Surgery Department

     

    About Gadsden Regional Medical Center

     

    Gadsden Regional Medical Center is your community healthcare provider, a 346-bed facility with inpatient and outpatient care. We are Joint Commission certified in hip and knee replacements and have top-rated programs in cardiology and emergency care.

     

    We work hard every day to be a place of healing, caring and connection for patients and families in Gadsden, Albertville, Attalla, Boaz, Fort Payne, Glencoe, Hokes Bluff, Jacksonville, Leesburg, Piedmont, Rainbow City, Southside, Steele, Wellington and surrounding communities.

    Equal Employment Opportunity

    This organization does not discriminate in any way to deprive any person of employment opportunities or otherwise adversely affect the status of any employee because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, citizenship, veteran status, or military or uniformed services, in accordance with all applicable governmental laws and regulations. In addition, the facility complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. This applies to all terms and conditions of employment including, but not limited to: hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. If you are an applicant with a mental or physical disability who needs a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, contact the director of Human Resources at the facility to which you are seeking employment; Simply go to http://www.chs.net/serving-communities/locations/ to obtain the main telephone number of the facility and ask for Human Resources.