JOB DETAILS
Patient Transporter PRN
CompanyCommunity Health Systems Professional Services Corporation
LocationBirmingham
Work ModeOn Site
PostedMarch 18, 2026
About The Company
Community Health Systems is one of the nation's leading healthcare providers. With healthcare delivery systems in 34 distinct markets across 13 states, CHS operates 65 affiliated hospitals with more than 9,000 beds and more than 900 other sites of care, including physician practices, urgent care centers, freestanding emergency departments, imaging centers, cancer centers, and ambulatory surgery centers.
About the Role
Job Summary
The Patient Transporter is responsible for safely moving patients throughout the facility, including to and from diagnostic testing, treatment areas, and discharge locations. Ensures patient comfort, safety, and confidentiality during transport, while maintaining effective communication with healthcare teams to facilitate patient care.
Essential Functions
The Patient Transporter is responsible for safely moving patients throughout the facility, including to and from diagnostic testing, treatment areas, and discharge locations. Ensures patient comfort, safety, and confidentiality during transport, while maintaining effective communication with healthcare teams to facilitate patient care.
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.
- Follows safety guidelines for patient handling and transport, reporting any concerns or incidents promptly.
- Assists with the movement of medical equipment, supplies, and documents as needed to support patient care.
- Provides excellent customer service, offering reassurance and support to patients and families during transport.
- Documents transport activities accurately, updating logs or electronic systems as required.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
- Complies with all policies and standards.
- 0-1 years of experience in a healthcare or patient support role required
- Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate effectively and provide compassionate care.
- Basic knowledge of patient transport safety techniques and infection control measures.
- Physical stamina to lift, move, and transport patients safely.
- Ability to follow directions and work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
- BCLS - Basic Life Support completed by the end of orientation period required
Key Skills
Patient TransportCommunicationCustomer ServiceInfection ControlSafety GuidelinesInterpersonal SkillsCompassionate CarePhysical Stamina
Categories
HealthcareCustomer Service & Support
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
The Patient Transporter is responsible for safely moving patients throughout the facility while ensuring their comfort and safety. They communicate with healthcare teams to facilitate patient care and maintain a clean environment for transport.
📋Job Type
part time
📊Experience Level
0-2
💼Company Size
24539
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
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