DescriptionNashville General Hospital is hiring for a Patient Transporter as a full time job in Nashville, Tennessee. Shift: Day Shift This position is primarily responsible for safe transportation of patients and guests to and from hospital departments, clinical units and to and from the hospital parking garage according to department schedules and the needs and direction of department/unit managers and staff. This position is responsible for the safe transport of patients, including patients with oxygen tanks, intravenous pumps, drips, monitors and other equipment via wheelchair, stretcher or bed, or utility vehicle as requested.
Patient Transporter Roles & Responsibilities: - Provides safe, direct observation of patients being transported.
- Assists nursing staff to create, maintain and provide a safe environment.
- Assist health care professionals to lift/move patients when necessary to ensure a smooth transport process.
- Responsible for reporting on changes in the condition of patient/client to the appropriate supervisor and other staff members.
- Possess and demonstrate excellent customer service skills as well as excellent interpersonal, organizational and verbal communication skills.
- Clean and maintain equipment as needed.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- Experience driving a utility vehicle (golf cart) is preferred, but training will be provided.
- Must possess good customer service skills. Good knowledge of body mechanics.
- Education: High School Diploma (Equivalent) or higher (Required)
- Active certification in BLS or become certified with 90 days of hire.
- A valid (Class D) Drivers License and clean driving record (Required)
- Bilingual Spanish Speaking candidate preferred
About Nashville General Hospital Nashville General Hospital (NGH) is Nashville's original community- based hospital. Joint Commission accredited, NGH readily accommodates a wide range of needs from emergency services and acute care to ancillary and ambulatory services. NGH continues to maintain its strong commitment to the healthcare needs of Nashville and Davidson County underserved, while also providing care to all segments of the community.
Our benefits include: - Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance within first 31 days of employment
- Programs to reduce share of deductible and total out-of-pocket expenses
- Metro Health Incentive Program - Access to high quality healthcare without incurring out-of-pocket expenses (see NGH providers without co-pays)
- Short and Long-Term Disability - up to 60% of eligible weekly pay
- Life Insurance - Metro provides you with basic life and AD&D coverage equal to $50,000 ($32,500 if you are age 65 or older), at no cost to you.
- Retirement Plan - eligible up to IRS max limits and includes company contribution
- Shift and Weekend Differential Pay Offered on Nights and Weekends
- Tuition Reimbursement for employee and dependents
- 12 paid holidays - any holiday worked is another holiday banked
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Onsite Gym
- Free Parking for all employees
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