Patient Transporter Specialist Patient Transporter Specialist -Date:Jan 2, 2019 Location:Charlotte, NC, US, 28203 Company:Atrium Health Job Req ID:179568 Position Number:00018884 Employment Type:Full Time Shift:Variable/On Call Shift Details: Saturday/Sunday/Monday 7:00am-7:30pm Standard Hours:40.00 Department Name:Guest Services Location:Carolinas Medical Center Location Details: Carolinas HealthCare System is Atrium Health. Our mission remains the same: to improve health, elevate hope and advance healing - for all. The name Atrium Health allows us to grow beyond our current walls and geographical borders to impact as many lives as possible and deliver solutions that help communities thrive. For more information, please visit -Job Summary Assists in providing patients and visitors with transportation needs and coordinates patient transport activities in facility as well as at the entrances. Essential Functions -Greets and assists patients/guests upon arrival to the Medical Center. -Assists all discharged patients with luggage and assistance into vehicle. -Ensures correct placement in vehicle. -Directs patients, visitors and staff to appropriate parking areas. -Maintains traffic control by ensuring fire lanes and no parking zones are clear of traffic. -Assists with enforcing the Tobacco Free Environment Policy as required. -Coordinates activities in the Discharged Patient Holding Area. -Assists in transporting when patient transport volumes are at high volumes. -Assists in retrieving, cleaning and storage of all patient transport equipment.Physical Requirements Works in an indoor/outdoor fast paced customer-oriented environment. Lengthy periods of standing and walking, ability to push/pull all patients transport equipment. Ability to lift a minimum of 50 pounds for moving and lifting of patients. Possible exposure to hazardous materials. Based on the physical requirements for this position all applicants for this position are required to undergo a physical ability test as a condition of employment. Education, Experience and Certifications High School Diploma or equivalent required. Valid Driver's License. Oral communication skills, written communication skills, and organization skills required. Knowledge of Microsoft Applications required. Minimum of 2 years experience in hospital, hotel, restaurant or customer oriented environment preferred. At Atrium Health, formerly Carolinas HealthCare System, our patients, communities and teammates are at the center of everything we do. Our commitment to diversity and inclusion allows us to deliver care that is superior in quality and compassion across our network of more than 900 care locations. As a leading, innovative health system, we promote an environment where differences are valued and integrated into our workforce. Our culture of inclusion and cultural competence allows us to achieve our goals and deliver the best possible experience to patients and the communities we serve. Posting Notes:Not Applicable Carolinas HealthCare System is an EOE/AA Employer Nearest Major Market:Charlotte Job Segment:Medical, Transportation, Engineering, Healthcare