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Transporter – WKE Join Maury Regional Health as a Transporter – WKE and put your teamwork, communication skills, and commitment to patient safety to work supporting the daily operations of our hospital. Play an important role in ensuring patients are transported safely, comfortably, and efficiently throughout our facility while helping healthcare teams deliver timely, coordinated care and 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 Weekend (WKE) Saturday/Sunday 10a-10:30p
The Transporter – WKE plays an essential role in supporting safe, efficient, and compassionate patient care throughout Maury Regional Health. This position helps ensure patients receive timely access to necessary services while promoting comfort, dignity, and a positive hospital experience. As a valued member of a fast-paced healthcare team, the Transporter contributes to effective patient flow, interdisciplinary collaboration, and the organization's commitment to delivering exceptional patient-centered care.
Responsibilities Safely transport patients throughout the hospital using appropriate transportation equipment while following established safety procedures and patient handling guidelines. Assist patients with entering and exiting wheelchairs, stretchers, and other transportation equipment as appropriate, ensuring comfort, dignity, and safety throughout the transport process. Respond promptly to patient transportation requests, prioritizing assignments and coordinating with clinical departments to support timely patient care and efficient hospital operations.
Communicate effectively with nursing staff, clinical teams, and other hospital personnel regarding patient transportation needs, delays, and safety concerns. Inspect, clean, and maintain transportation equipment, including wheelchairs and stretchers, to ensure equipment is safe, functional, and available for patient use. Follow established infection prevention, patient identification, confidentiality, and departmental safety procedures while maintaining a professional and compassionate approach to patient interactions.
Qualifications High School Diploma or Equivalent (Preferred) 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
This position helps ensure patients receive timely access to necessary services while promoting comfort, dignity, and a positive hospital experience. As a valued member of a fast-paced healthcare team, the Transporter contributes to effective patient flow, interdisciplinary collaboration, and the organization's commitment to delivering exceptional patient-centered care.