Patient Transporter

About the Role

AdventHealth describes this opportunity as part of a larger mission focused on caring for the whole person and supporting patients, families, and team members in body, mind, and spirit. The organization emphasizes professional growth, a supportive culture, and service-oriented work grounded in its healing mission.

Schedule and Work Location

This is a full-time, day-shift position in Rome, Georgia. The work schedule is variable, and the role is based on-site at 501 Redmond Rd NW, Rome, GA 30165.

What You Will Do

• Move patients safely by stretcher, wheelchair, bed, or crib, including helping transfer them between surfaces.
• Carry patient belongings, lab specimens, paperwork, and medical equipment to the proper destination in a timely and accurate way.
• Keep corridors clear by returning unused equipment to the correct storage locations.
• Communicate with patients, families, and care team members, and record transport activity in the system.
• Support efficient operations by handling equipment properly and taking part in training and development activities.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong interpersonal skills with a courteous, professional, and customer-focused approach.
• Clear communication in English, with the ability to speak, read, write, and follow verbal instructions.
• Comfort operating stretchers, beds, and wheelchairs.
• Service-oriented mindset with attention to quality and responsiveness.
• Ability to move through different areas of the facility without difficulty.
• Quick judgment and problem-solving in urgent or unusual situations.
• Ability to handle several tasks at once in a fast-paced environment.
• Professional appearance and a friendly, reassuring demeanor.
• Physical stamina for frequent or extended walking, standing, pushing, pulling, and patient transfers.
• Basic computer skills for patient information and routine departmental clerical tasks.
• Ability to learn and use department software, tools, policies, and procedures quickly.
• Team-oriented approach with the ability to work well with peers, clinicians, and other departments.
• Consistent attention to patient identification and verification before transport.

Education and Experience

A high school diploma or equivalent is required. Prior public-contact experience in a medical environment is preferred, and one year of such experience is noted as desirable.

Certifications

Basic Life Support (CPR) certification is required. A driver’s license is preferred.

Compensation and Benefits

The listed pay range is $13.50 to $20.24 per hour. Benefits and perks available from day one include medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, paid time off, a 403(b) retirement plan, four weeks of fully paid parental leave, career development support, whole-person well-being resources, mental health resources and support, and pet benefits.

Equal Opportunity

The employer states that it is an equal opportunity employer and follows applicable federal, state, and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations, and ordinances.