TRANSPORTER
covenanthealth
TRANSPORTER
About this role
Overview
Transporter
Full Time, 72 Hours Per Pay Period, Day Shift
Fort Sanders Regional Overview:
Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center is a 444-bed hospital recognized for pairing clinical expertise with advanced medical technology to deliver exceptional care. As a Joint Commission Comprehensive Stroke Center, we provide leading-edge treatment for stroke recovery. Our facility also offers specialized services in bariatric surgery, robotic surgery, minimally invasive spine procedures, and advanced orthopedic care.
Fort Sanders Regional is part of Covenant Health, East Tennessee’s largest nonprofit health system and a Becker’s “Top 150 Places to Work in Healthcare.” Covenant Health includes nine hospitals and nearly 150 service locations, offering employees a comprehensive benefits package with tuition reimbursement, student loan assistance, certification bonuses, and leadership development programs.
Position Summary:
Transportation of hospital patients and supplementary items. Performs defined safety protocols. Provides support assistance/ activities as needed.
Responsibilities
- Transports patients to and from destinations. Accommodates varying degrees of complexity such as the use of oxygen, proper isolation precautions, CPR, lifting and transfer techniques, etc., along with the effective use of equipment such as wheelchairs, stretchers, and beds.
- Monitors and utilizes the patient flow board for assignments.
- Performs defined safety protocols (i.e. double identification, various isolation procedures, equipment maintenance and cleaning, etc.).
- Maintains open lines of communication between patients, family, physicians, peers, and leadership.
- Follows policies, procedures, and safety standards. Completes required education assignments annually. Works toward achieving goals and objectives, and participates in quality improvement initiatives as requested.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Minimum Education:
None specified; will accept any combination of formal education and/or prior work experience sufficient to demonstrate possession of the knowledge, skill and ability needed to perform the essential tasks of the job, typically such as would be equivalent to a high school diploma or GED. Preference may be given to individuals possessing a HS diploma or GED.
Minimum Experience:
None
Licensure Requirement:
CPR required
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the salary disclosed for the TRANSPORTER position at covenanthealth?
The salary for this TRANSPORTER role at covenanthealth is not publicly listed. Click "Apply Now" to learn more about the compensation package on their official careers page.
Where is the TRANSPORTER position at covenanthealth located?
This TRANSPORTER role at covenanthealth is based in Knoxville, TN, US. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Is the TRANSPORTER role at covenanthealth full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a FULL TIME position. It is posted as a TRANSPORTER role at covenanthealth.
How do I apply for the TRANSPORTER position at covenanthealth?
Click the "Apply Now" button on this page. You will be redirected to covenanthealth's official application portal hosted on icims where you can submit your application directly.
When was the TRANSPORTER job at covenanthealth posted?
This TRANSPORTER position at covenanthealth was posted on Jul 24, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
TRANSPORTER
covenanthealth
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