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2310 AU Medical Center, Inc.
Transporter WMCG ED, Evenings - Fulltime
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What they do
A Patient Transporter or Orderly moves hospital patients from one place to another and cleans equipment and facilities. May assist with basic care of patients such as feeding and dressing. Works in hospitals or in long-term care facilities.
$31,405 / year median in Georgia
+4% projected growth
Job Description
How would you like to work in a place where your contributions and ideas are valued? A place where you can serve with compassion, pursue excellence and honor every voice? At Wellstar, our mission is simple, yet powerful: to enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve. We are proud to have become a shining example of what's possible when the brightest professionals dedicate themselves to making a difference in the healthcare industry, and in people's lives. Work Shift Evening (United States of America)
Job Summary:
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.
Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions:
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.Required Minimum Education:
High School Diploma General or Accredited Program Health Science-Preferred Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s): All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated. BLS-I- Basic Life Support
- Instructor or BLS
- Basic Life Support or ARC-BLS
- Amer Red Cross Basic Life Support Additional License(s) and Certification(s):
Required Minimum Experience:
Minimum 2 years healthcare or customer service related field.Preferred Required Minimum Skills:
Excellent people skills Ability to learn/work with computers and online transport system Join us and discover the support to do more meaningful work—and enjoy a more rewarding life. Connect with the most integrated health system in Georgia, and start a future that gives you more. 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.