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University of Tennessee Medical Center.

Transportation Attendant

Pay: Not specified

Posted: 06/12/2026

Location: Knoxville, TN (Onsite)

Last Updated: 4 days ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 9/30/2026

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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.

$30,617 / year median in Tennessee

+8% projected growth

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Job Title:

Transportation Attendant

Department:

Emergency Dept - Wayfinding

Full/Part Time:

Full

Req Number:

UHS-35393

Position Summary:

Transports patients to and from the nursing units, other hospital department, physicians' offices and designated discharge areas. Responsible for performing patient transfers or repositioning under the supervision of the nursing staff using the appropriate patient lifting equipment. Responsible for the maintenance and inventory of patient lifting equipment along with maintaining proper hygiene of the slings. Mau assist with employee education and training of patient lifting equipment and transfer techniques when indicated.

Position Qualification:

High School diploma or GED; or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.