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Join Maury Regional Health as a Transporter and utilize your dedication to patient safety, teamwork, and compassionate service to help ensure a positive healthcare experience. Play an essential role in supporting patients and clinical teams through safe, timely, and comfortable transportation throughout the hospital while advancing our mission of delivering Clinical excellence. Compassionate care.
Every patient. Every day. Location Maury Regional Medical Center 1224 Trotwood Ave.
Columbia, TN 38401 Shift Full-Time Evening shift 3p-11:30p
The Transporter plays an important role in supporting a safe, efficient, and positive healthcare experience for patients throughout their hospital stay. This position contributes to the coordination of patient care by supporting timely access to medical services while promoting patient comfort, dignity, and well-being. As a valued member of a fast-paced healthcare team, the Transporter helps maintain efficient hospital operations and supports Maury Regional Health's commitment to compassionate, patient-centered care.
Responsibilities Transport patients safely and efficiently throughout the hospital using wheelchairs, stretchers, beds, and other approved transportation equipment in accordance with established safety procedures. Assist patients with transfers and mobility needs within the scope of the role while ensuring proper positioning, comfort, and safety during transportation. Coordinate with nursing staff, clinical departments, and other healthcare professionals to prioritize transportation requests and support timely patient care.
Communicate professionally and compassionately with patients, families, and hospital personnel while providing assistance and maintaining patient privacy and dignity. Inspect, clean, and maintain transportation equipment according to infection prevention standards, reporting equipment concerns or safety hazards to appropriate personnel. Respond promptly to transportation requests, follow established departmental procedures, and collaborate with team members to maintain efficient workflows in a fast-paced hospital environment.
Qualifications High School Diploma or Equivalent (Required) 1 Year of Related Experience (Preferred) Why Maury Regional Health Join an award-winning health system committed to serving the healthcare needs of southern Middle Tennessee! Benefit-eligible positions include: Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision plans Employer-paid life insurance Retirement savings plan with employer-matching Paid Time Off (PTO) Educational Assistance, Tuition Reimbursement and Student Loan Forgiveness Career advancement navigation opportunities Adoption assistance services Financial planning programs Maury Regional Health is committed to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity in all aspects of the employer/employee relationship.
Maury Regional Health grants equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), national origins (including ancestry), genetic information, disability, age, military/national guard/veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression, or other status protected by state or federal law.
Statements made by applicants for employment on this application form will be checked for accuracy. Maury Regional Health campuses are tobacco-free. All tobacco use is prohibited.
About the role
The Transporter plays an important role in supporting a safe, efficient, and positive healthcare experience for patients throughout their hospital stay. This position contributes to the coordination of patient care by supporting timely access to medical services while promoting patient comfort, dignity, and well-being.