Interested in working for the Golden Isles' healthcare provider and employer of choice?Throughout the many locations that make up the Southeast Georgia Health System network, there is a common thread that pulls everything together: A team of committed professionals like you. These individuals appreciate the value of every person who walks through our doors, and are the key to our culture of Service Excellence.As a Transporter, you will be responsible for the safe and appropriate transportation of patients, oxygen, meds, and specimens as needed. You will coordinates the cleaning and disinfecting of all transportation equipment with SPD based on the protocols designed by SPD. You will store and maintain an inventory of transportation equipment. You will develop and maintain positive relationships with our patients, guests, other team members, and medical staff by striving for excellence in service and quality. For our team members, this is more than a career - it's a calling.You will be responsible for:
- Transporting patients safely utilizing the proper transportation device according to age and/or physical condition. Transporting patients in a safe manner by making sure patients hands, feet and/or patient care equipment are properly secured. Connecting patients to portable oxygen supply for transport while making sure oxygen supply is sufficient for duration of transport. Monitoring oxygen tanks to assure adequate supply for patient transport.
- Assisting with patient movement from the transport vehicle
- Responding to transport requests in a timely manner. Communicating through the clinical information system.
- Maintaining proper inventory and stock of oxygen tanks throughout designated departments
- Demonstrating preventive maintenance requirements of transportation devices.
- Obtaining and maintaining confidentiality of patient medical record during transport, providing patient privacy during transport, as appropriate. Maintains a courteous and cordial attitude with all patients and abstains from any inappropriate behavior or communication in the presence of patients and visitors.
- Assisting with the pickup, delivery and distribution of materials, supplies, reports, specimens, stock, mail and paychecks throughout the entire Health System. Delivers/picks up vehicles for service and fuel for Health System vehicles as required.
- Assisting with Valet services which include handling money, counting money, valeting and parking customer vehicles, and assist customers with various needs.
What you will need:
- High School Diploma or GED
- Valid Georgia drivers license with no violations within a minimum of three years from date of hire or transfer.
- American Heart CPR certification required.
Why choose Southeast Georgia Health System?
- We are mission-focused to provide safe, quality, accessible, and cost-effective care to meet the health needs of the people and communities it serves
- Our workplace is as pleasant and rewarding as the setting we enjoy outside of workimagine stepping out of your workspace and into a world of scenic beauty, outdoor recreational activities, mild winters, natural beaches, fine dining, and a full array of cultural and colonial historic attractions
- The chance to work within a culture that is collegial yet professional, has exceptional career-advancement potential, and work/life balance that is practically unparalleled
- Our facility will allow you to use, sharpen, and add to your skills without having to commute to a large city environment
Do you want to make a difference in the lives of others? Join our team today to make a positive impact in the lives of our patients and families!