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Transporter

CompanyTampa General Hospital
LocationTampa
Work ModeOn Site
PostedOctober 27, 2026
About The Company
Tampa General is a private not-for-profit hospital and one of the most comprehensive medical facilities in West Central Florida serving a dozen counties with a population in excess of 4 million. As one of the largest hospitals in Florida, Tampa General is licensed for 982 beds, and with over 15,000 team members, is one of the region’s largest employers. Consistently recognized for world-class care, Tampa General Hospital is ranked as the #1 hospital in Tampa Bay by U.S. News & World Report for 2024-25 and is nationally ranked as among the top 50 hospitals in the nation in eight specialties. Additionally, Tampa General was ranked as “high performing,” or among the top 10% of hospitals in the nation, in five more specialties along with 12 procedures and conditions. TGH partners with the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine to pioneer breakthrough treatments, conduct game-changing clinical research and train the next generation of health care professionals. TGH is the region's only academic health system, having been affiliated with the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine since the school was created in the early 1970s. TGH is the area’s only Level I trauma center and one of two ABA-verified Adult & Pediatric burn centers in Florida. With five medical helicopters, we are able to transport critically injured or ill patients from 23 surrounding counties to receive the advanced care they need. The hospital is home to the leading organ transplant center in the country, having performed more than 14,000 adult solid organ transplants, including the state’s first successful heart transplant in 1985. Tampa General Hospital is committed to serving all residents of West Central Florida. We provide comprehensive health services, ranging from wellness and primary care to the most complex specialty care and post-acute services.
About the Role

Transports patients to and from the Radiology Department via wheelchair, stretcher or bed, and escorts ambulatory patients as necessary. Other duties as assigned.

Essential Functions

  • · Identifies patients by name and ID band (let nurse know if no ID band). Uses 2 identifiers
  • · Selects proper type of transporting device that suits the needs of patients (infants, children, adolescent, adult and geriatric).
  • · Promotes quality guest relations by identifying both internal and external customers; acknowledging customers promptly; and, using expressions that express respect, understanding, and enhance self-esteem.
  • · Creates a positive impression through effective use of telephone skills such as answering the phone by the third ring, identification of self and department, listening attentively, personalizing the conversation and verifying information.
  • · Creates a supportive climate for customers by allowing customers to express themselves, addressing their concerns as being real and encouraging two-way communication.
  • · Promotes therapeutic interaction with customers by identifying behaviors resulting from dissatisfaction, then, allowing customers to respond openly, showing empathy and discussing options.
  • · Careful handling of IV’s and poles, Foleys, tubes while moving and/or transporting patients.
  • · Proper knowledge of handling patients with special needs.
  • · Patients on respirators will be transported with the assistance of the patient’s nurse and respiratory tech
  • · Coordinates with technologists/nurses timing issues related to exam time.


Education

  • High School Diploma or GED

Certification

  • BLS certification, American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
Key Skills
Patient transportWheelchair operationStretcher handlingPatient identificationCustomer serviceTelephone skillsEmpathyCommunicationMedical equipment handlingBLS certification
Categories
HealthcareTransportationCustomer Service & Support
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
The Transporter is responsible for moving patients to and from the Radiology Department using various medical devices while ensuring patient safety and comfort. They also coordinate with clinical staff to manage exam timing and maintain professional communication with patients and visitors.
📋Job Type
full time
📊Experience Level
0-2
💼Company Size
9047
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
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