Patient Transporter jobs in Tennessee

Patient Transporter

• Wage: $17.50 per hour
• Full-time position available
• All shifts available
• Background check, drug screen, and proof of employment eligibility required
• Location: Vanderbilt Wilson County Hospital- Transport

We’re looking for friendly, compassionate, team players to join our patient transport team!

Transport patients and patient equipment throughout the hospital. Provide excellent service for every patient to support a safe and comfortable healing environment.

Responsibilities

• Transport patients in wheelchairs, hospital beds, or on stretchers
• Work as a team with nursing, medical staff, and other hospital departments to achieve excellent patient satisfaction
• Practice cooperation, patience, excellent communication, and a willingness to work as a team
• Clean and disinfect patient transport equipment to ensure patient safety
• Follow all HHS and regulatory procedures and best practices
• Assist team members and management as needed to help the department operate efficiently

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years old
• Communicate effectively in English and work well in a team environment
• Must practice good personal hygiene, be neatly groomed, and be in uniform
• CPR certified (American Heart Association), or required to obtain certification with HHS
• GED or high school diploma
• Preferred: Patient transportation experience (cleaning, environmental services, custodian, janitorial, healthcare, patient care, equipment maintenance)

Physical Requirements

• Standing, walking, squatting, bending, twisting, kneeling, and reaching continuously throughout a shift
• Pushing and pulling carts or equipment (over 100 lb.) on tile and carpeted floors continuously throughout a shift
• Must be able to operate equipment necessary to perform essential functions of the job

Benefits

We offer flexible schedules, excellent training, competitive wages, work-life balance, job satisfaction, and promotion opportunities.

• Paid Time Off
• Medical
• Dental
• 401K
• Short Term Disability
• Voluntary Life
• Safety Incentive Program

Important to Know

• Applicants must pass a background check, drug screen, and provide proof of employment eligibility in the U.S.
• Many healthcare facilities require employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or have an approved exemption in place.
• Veterans and candidates with military experience are encouraged to apply.
• HHS is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer committed to workplace diversity and inclusion.

About HHS

HHS is a private, family-owned business dedicated to caring for its team members and providing honest, quality-driven customer service. Founded in 1975 as Hospital Housekeeping Systems, today HHS provides services including housekeeping, food, and facility management to nearly 1,000 customers across six industries.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $17.50 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Rotating weekends
• Weekends as needed

Ability to Relocate:

• Lebanon, TN 37087: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person