Transporter WMCG
Company: Wellstar Health System
Location: Augusta
Posted on: February 27, 2026
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Job Description:
How would you like to work in a place where your contributions
and ideas are valued? A place where you can serve with compassion,
pursue excellence and honor every voice? At Wellstar, our mission
is simple, yet powerful: to enhance the health and well-being of
every person we serve. We are proud to have become a shining
example of what's possible when the brightest professionals
dedicate themselves to making a difference in the healthcare
industry, and in people's lives. Work Shift Job Summary:
Facilitates the safest and most efficient movements of patients and
their belongings throughout the Medical Center. Displays courtesy
and professionalism in delivering patient- and family-centered care
and customer service. Utilizes routes that ensure the safety of
both the patient and employee. Operates patient tracking software
on a daily basis to track all moves of patients and assigned
equipment. Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions: Provides
direct support to patient care by safely transporting patients as
directed by licensed personnel. Indirectly supports patient care by
transporting medication, blood products and specimens as directed
by licensed personnel. Maintains patient and employee safety
throughout transports. Effectively communicates with nursing staff
related to transport tasks. Effectively communicates with
patients/families. Assists nursing staff with maintaining
environment and monitoring supply expiration dates. Ensures the
proper handling of patient equipment and supplies, including the
handling of oxygen for patients that require such service.
Maintains the cleanliness of patient transport equipment. Utilizes
proper body mechanics when assisting/transferring patients to their
mode of transport. Informs the nursing unit/procedure area of the
patient's arrival and departure. Maintains knowledge and competency
in the use of the computer transport system. Performs other duties
as assigned Complies with all Wellstar Health System policies,
standards of work, and code of conduct. Required Minimum Education:
High School Diploma General or GED General Accredited Program
Health Science-Preferred Required Minimum License(s) and
Certification(s): All certifications are required upon hire unless
otherwise stated. BLS-I - Basic Life Support - Instructor or BLS -
Basic Life Support Additional License(s) and Certification(s):
Required Minimum Experience: Minimum 2 years healthcare or customer
service related field. Preferred Required Minimum Skills: Excellent
people skills Ability to learn/work with computers and online
transport system Join us and discover the support to do more
meaningful work-and enjoy a more rewarding life. Connect with the
most integrated health system in Georgia, and start a future that
gives you more.
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