23 patient transporter jobs found in Nashville, TN

Organization: Job Summary: JOB SUMMARY Performs work activities of the Central Transportation department, which include transport of patient, equipment and supplies to various patient care areas. . SHIFT HOURS: 05:30am - 3:00pm, will work every other weekend 10:00am - 7:30pm, will work every other weekend 12:00pm - 9:30pm, will work every other weekend 1:30pm - 10:30pm, will work every other weekend KEY RESPONSIBILITIES • Transports patients to various areas of the Medical Center by stretcher, wheelchair or bed. • Delivers and retrieves transportation equipment as requested. • Utilizes resources to ensure a safe and efficient patient throughput. • Provides assistance in medical emergencies. • Ensures equipment is ready when needed. • The responsibilities listed are a general overview of the position and additional duties may be assigned. TECHNICAL CAPABILITIES • Customer Service (Novice):...

Organization: Pt Transport 10 Job Summary: JOB SUMMARY Performs work activities of the Central Transportation department, which include transport of patient, equipment and supplies to various patient care areas. . KEY RESPONSIBILITIES • Transports patients to various areas of the Medical Center by stretcher, wheelchair or bed. • Delivers and retrieves transportation equipment as requested. • Utilizes resources to ensure a safe and efficient patient throughput. • Provides assistance in medical emergencies. • Ensures equipment is ready when needed. • The responsibilities listed are a general overview of the position and additional duties may be assigned. TECHNICAL CAPABILITIES • Dispatch (Fundamental Awareness): Has limited experience, training, direct exposure, or past experience working with dispatch. • Medical Equipment Knowledge (Fundamental Awareness): Awareness of the capabilities of the specific medical equipment and its...

Organization: Pt Transport 10 Job Summary: JOB SUMMARY Performs work activities of the Central Transportation department, which include transport of patient, equipment and supplies to various patient care areas. . KEY RESPONSIBILITIES • Transports patients to various areas of the Medical Center by stretcher, wheelchair or bed. • Delivers and retrieves transportation equipment as requested. • Utilizes resources to ensure a safe and efficient patient throughput. • Provides assistance in medical emergencies. • Ensures equipment is ready when needed. • The responsibilities listed are a general overview of the position and additional duties may be assigned. TECHNICAL CAPABILITIES • Customer Service (Novice): Demonstrates the ability to influence customers. Knows how to verify and clarify the needs and expectations of customers. Responds quickly and efficiently to customer service requests. Participates in and conducts meetings with customers. Keeps...

Organization: Pt Transport 20 Job Summary: JOB SUMMARY Performs work activities of the Central Transportation department, which include transport of patient, equipment and supplies to various patient care areas. . KEY RESPONSIBILITIES • Transports patients to various areas of the Medical Center by stretcher, wheelchair or bed. • Delivers and retrieves transportation equipment as requested. • Utilizes resources to ensure a safe and efficient patient throughput. • Provides assistance in medical emergencies. • Ensures equipment is ready when needed. • The responsibilities listed are a general overview of the position and additional duties may be assigned. TECHNICAL CAPABILITIES • Customer Service (Novice): Demonstrates the ability to influence customers. Knows how to verify and clarify the needs and expectations of customers. Responds quickly and efficiently to customer service requests. Participates in and conducts meetings with customers. Keeps customers informed of...

Organization: SICU 10 Job Summary: We are hiring for critical care nurses across our spectrum of care at our academic medical center hospitals. As a critical care nurse at Vanderbilt you will have the opportunity to learn and grow, because our nurses function as part of a cohesive interdisciplinary team of healthcare professionals with one goal: to help our patients heal. As a critical care nurse, you will have a limited number of patients. We are hiring for the following units: Let us talk with you about our opportunities and you decide what best meets your needs and interests. · Neuro ICU · Medical ICU · Surgical ICU · Cardiac ICU · Trauma ICU · Perioperative Services – OR Circulating Nurses · Cath Holding Room · Cardiac Progressive Care · Cardiac Stepdown · Oncology and Stem Cell Transplant · Hematology and Oncology · Surgical Stepdown · Pulmonary Medicine · Transplant General Surgery · Monitored Transport · And more… As a VUMC critical care nurse, you...

Organization: Anesthesiology Job Summary: Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist Vanderbilt University Medical Center $50,000 Signing Bonus *Relocation Incentive Available Job Summary: Administers general, regional and monitored anesthesia care for scheduled and emergency surgical and obstetrical procedures. Performs anesthesia-related procedures at the discretion of and under the supervision of an attending anesthesiologist. Evaluates patients preoperatively and, in consultation with the attending anesthesiologist, formulates and carries out an anesthesia care plan including monitoring and recording patient reaction to anesthesia and modifying the anesthetic plan accordingly. Safely transports patients to and from an anesthetizing location and ensures appropriate care during the postoperative period. Supervises, instructs, and counsels student nurse anesthetists to ensure patient safety. Interacts with staff and patients in a way that shows respect and consideration for...

Organization: Neonatal/Ped Trnsprt Cohort 20 Job Summary: JOB SUMMARY Applies the nursing process to plan and implement the care of patients, including patient and family education and continuum of care planning. Effectively communicates pertinent patient/family information to the health care team. Collaborates in establishing patient goals and evaluates progress to ensure effective outcomes. Furthers professional growth by engaging in learning activities according to the Board of Nursing standards. . KEY RESPONSIBILITIES • Collaborates in establishing the plan of care, coordinates and implements care delivery while anticipating patient care needs across the continuum. • Analyzes comprehensive information pertinent to the patient's care and management to determine nursing diagnosis. • Continually utilizes the nursing process to evaluate patient's progress towards goals and applies appropriate interventions to ensure effective outcomes. • Employs strategies to...

Organization: Anesthesiology Job Summary: Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA), PRN Vanderbilt University Medical Center In our CRNA role, you will be a critical team member to administer general, regional and monitored anesthesia care for scheduled and emergency surgical and obstetrical procedures and perform anesthesia-related procedures at the discretion of and under the supervision of an attending anesthesiologist. Additionally, you will evaluate patients preoperatively and, in consultation with the attending anesthesiologist, formulate and carry out an anesthesia care plan including monitoring and recording patient reaction to anesthesia and modifying the anesthetic plan accordingly. Safely transport patients to and from an anesthetizing location and ensures appropriate care during the postoperative period. Supervise, instruct, and provide feedback to student nurse anesthetists to ensure patient safety. Finally, be an effective team member and interact...

Organization: Pt Flow Center Job Summary: JOB SUMMARY Coordinates components related to the scheduling/admission/transfer or consult of emergent, urgent and elective patients into an accepting facility from referring hospitals, clinics, urgent care clinics and physician offices with appropriate level of care and timely, appropriate mode of transport. . KEY RESPONSIBILITIES • Systematic processing of patient acuity and expert level of clinical decision making, to facilitate the patient flow through the continuum of care. • Uses critical thinking skills to make recommendations that promotes the best potential patient outcome based on clinical information, patient/physician preferences, and the capability of both transferring and receiving facilities. • Screens admissions, using approved criteria, for appropriateness of level of care orders and bed assignments. Coordinate patient scheduling needs for appointments and perioperative procedures • Educates nurses,...

Organization: Pt Flow Center Job Summary: JOB SUMMARY Coordinates components related to the scheduling/admission/transfer or consult of emergent, urgent and elective patients into an accepting facility from referring hospitals, clinics, urgent care clinics and physician offices with appropriate level of care and timely, appropriate mode of transport. . KEY RESPONSIBILITIES • Systematic processing of patient acuity and expert level of clinical decision making, to facilitate the patient flow through the continuum of care. • Uses critical thinking skills to make recommendations that promotes the best potential patient outcome based on clinical information, patient/physician preferences, and the capability of both transferring and receiving facilities. • Screens admissions, using approved criteria, for appropriateness of level of care orders and bed assignments. Coordinate patient scheduling needs for appointments and perioperative procedures • Educates nurses,...

Organization: Pt Flow Center Job Summary: JOB SUMMARY Coordinates components related to the scheduling/admission/transfer or consult of emergent, urgent and elective patients into an accepting facility from referring hospitals, clinics, urgent care clinics and physician offices with appropriate level of care and timely, appropriate mode of transport. . KEY RESPONSIBILITIES • Systematic processing of patient acuity and expert level of clinical decision making, to facilitate the patient flow through the continuum of care. • Uses critical thinking skills to make recommendations that promotes the best potential patient outcome based on clinical information, patient/physician preferences, and the capability of both transferring and receiving facilities. • Screens admissions, using approved criteria, for appropriateness of level of care orders and bed assignments. Coordinate patient scheduling needs for appointments and perioperative procedures • Educates nurses,...

Organization: Pt Flow Center Job Summary: JOB SUMMARY Coordinates components related to the scheduling/admission/transfer or consult of emergent, urgent and elective patients into an accepting facility from referring hospitals, clinics, urgent care clinics and physician offices with appropriate level of care and timely, appropriate mode of transport. . KEY RESPONSIBILITIES • Systematic processing of patient acuity and expert level of clinical decision making, to facilitate the patient flow through the continuum of care. • Uses critical thinking skills to make recommendations that promotes the best potential patient outcome based on clinical information, patient/physician preferences, and the capability of both transferring and receiving facilities. • Screens admissions, using approved criteria, for appropriateness of level of care orders and bed assignments. Coordinate patient scheduling needs for appointments and perioperative procedures • Educates nurses,...

Organization: Pt Flow Center Job Summary: JOB SUMMARY Coordinates components related to the scheduling/admission/transfer or consult of emergent, urgent and elective patients into an accepting facility from referring hospitals, clinics, urgent care clinics and physician offices with appropriate level of care and timely, appropriate mode of transport. . KEY RESPONSIBILITIES • Systematic processing of patient acuity and expert level of clinical decision making, to facilitate the patient flow through the continuum of care. • Uses critical thinking skills to make recommendations that promotes the best potential patient outcome based on clinical information, patient/physician preferences, and the capability of both transferring and receiving facilities. • Screens admissions, using approved criteria, for appropriateness of level of care orders and bed assignments. Coordinate patient scheduling needs for appointments and perioperative procedures • Educates nurses,...

Organization: Operations Control Center Job Summary: JOB SUMMARY Coordinates the scheduling/admission/transfer of all patient admissions from referring hospitals, clinics, urgent care clinics and physician offices to effectively balance the impact to clinical and operational areas and facilitate effectual throughput. Coordinates all components related to the initial admission, transfer, or consult of critical and non-critical patients into the accepting facility from referring hospitals, clinics, and physician offices with some guidance. Manages and dispatch tasks for patient transport and Environmental Services. . KEY RESPONSIBILITIES • Make recommendations that promote the best potential patient outcomes based on patient information, patient/physician preferences, and the capability of both transferring and receiving facilities. • Screens admissions, using approved criteria, for appropriateness of level of care orders and bed assignments. Coordinate patient scheduling...

Organization: Pt Flow Center Job Summary: JOB SUMMARY: The Transfer Registered Nurse RN in the Patient Flow Center coordinates components related to the scheduling/admission/transfer or consult of emergent, urgent and elective patients into an accepting facility from referring hospitals, clinics, urgent care clinics and physician offices with appropriate level of care and timely, appropriate mode of transport. . DEPARTMENT SUMMARY: The Patient Flow Center manages requests for patient admissions/transfers coming from outside of the Vanderbilt Health system. The department evaluates those requests and coordinates the placement of those patients into the most appropriate facility/unit within the Vanderbilt Health system. POSITION SHIFT: Mid-Shift: 10:30a-11p Discover Vanderbilt University Medical Center: Located in Nashville, Tennessee, and operating at a global crossroads of teaching, discovery and patient care, VUMC is a community of...

Organization: Job Summary: JOB SUMMARY: The Monitored Transport Team consists of highly experienced Care Partners responsible for transporting patients requiring cardiac monitoring throughout Vanderbilt Adult Hospital for tests and procedures. This position is responsible for continuous observation of patients’ telemetry monitors, behaviors, and for reporting pertinent changes and abnormalities to the appropriate clinical staff. This position is also responsible for maintaining logs of activity and changes or behaviors in accordance with facility standards. $5,000 sign on bonus (new hire must meet eligibility requirements) DEPARTMENT SUMMARY: Vanderbilt University Hospital cares for adult and geriatric patients during the entire care continuum. The Float Pool assists with staffing many areas including over 35 different areas within the Adult Hospital. Float Pool supplemental staffing provides a crucial service for our customers, not only to ensure safe quality patient...

Organization: MCJCHV Throughput Center Job Summary: JOB SUMMARY Coordinates the scheduling/admission/transfer of all patient admissions from referring hospitals, clinics, urgent care clinics and physician offices to effectively balance the impact to clinical and operational areas and facilitate effectual throughput. Coordinates all components related to the initial admission, transfer, or consult of critical and non-critical patients into the accepting facility from referring hospitals, clinics, and physician offices with some guidance. Manages and dispatch tasks for patient transport and Environmental Services. . Position Shift: Monday – Friday 6:45 AM – 7:15 PM Qualifications: High School Diploma or GED (or equivalent experience) 4 years relevant experience Department Summary: Our teams make life-changing discoveries every day. Our patients have access to the latest approaches and innovative studies found only in a research-focused...

Organization: Anesthesiology Job Summary: Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) Vanderbilt University Medical Center $50,000 Sign-On Bonus (*See Eligibility Below) In our CRNA role, you will be a critical team member to administer general, regional and monitored anesthesia care for scheduled and emergency surgical and obstetrical procedures and perform anesthesia-related procedures at the discretion of and under the supervision of an attending anesthesiologist. Additionally, you will evaluate patients preoperatively and, in consultation with the attending anesthesiologist, formulate and carry out an anesthesia care plan including monitoring and recording patient reaction to anesthesia and modifying the anesthetic plan accordingly. Safely transport patients to and from an anesthetizing location and ensures appropriate care during the postoperative period. Supervise, instruct, and provide feedback to student nurse anesthetists to ensure patient safety. Finally,...

Organization: In-Patient Nrs Practnrs 30 Job Summary: JOB SUMMARY Works in collaboration with a multidisciplinary health care team to provide healthcare in the acute care and critical care settings independently. Functions as an intensivist responsible for the day to day management of critically ill and convalescing infants from admission to discharge. . KEY RESPONSIBILITIES • Obtains and documents a health history for a neonate. Performs and documents complete, system-focused, or symptom-specific physical examination, assessment and plan of care. • Provides neonatal healthcare services for critically ill and complex patients. Manages patient's overall care, identifying expected outcomes for diagnoses. • Orders, performs, interprets and collects data using appropriate assessment techniques, relevant supporting diagnostic information and diagnostic procedures where indicated. • Forms differential diagnoses and treats acute and chronic conditions in the...

Organization: Critical Care Transport Job Summary: JOB SUMMARY Applies the nursing process to plan and implement the care of patients, including patient and family education and continuum of care planning. Effectively communicates pertinent patient/family information to the health care team. Collaborates in establishing patient goals and evaluates progress to ensure effective outcomes. Furthers professional growth by engaging in learning activities according to the Board of Nursing standards. . KEY RESPONSIBILITIES • Collaborates in establishing the plan of care, coordinates and implements care delivery while anticipating patient care needs across the continuum. • Analyzes comprehensive information pertinent to the patient's care and management to determine nursing diagnosis. • Continually utilizes the nursing process to evaluate patient's progress towards goals and applies appropriate interventions to ensure effective outcomes. • Employs strategies to...

Organization: GI OHO ENDOSCOPY Job Summary: JOB SUMMARY Assist with the delivery of patient care and maintenance of unit environmental standards under the supervision of a licensed nurse. The position transports patients and families to and from the lab, as well as assists nurses with vitals, lab draws, urine pregnancy tests and other activities of daily living. Department Summary: Vanderbilt is a leader in treating digestive disorders. We use the most advanced techniques and technology in the region. Our pioneering research, highly trained providers and dedicated staff have led U.S. News and World Report to rank us among the top 25 digestive disease centers in America. Our diagnostic and treatment center is absolutely state-of-the-art. Our highly specialized physicians and advanced nurse practitioners are experts in diagnosing and treating digestive disorders. We work with other specialists at Vanderbilt to find the best treatments for our patients, so you can count...

Organization: Job Summary: JOB SUMMARY: If you are an experienced RN who enjoys a fast-paced environment we want to hear from you! The RN Monitored Transport Team consists of highly experienced RNs responsible for transporting patients requiring cardiac monitoring throughout Vanderbilt Adult Hospital for tests and procedures. This position assesses, plans, implements, evaluates and documents nursing care of patients in accordance with organizational policies and in accordance with standards of professional nursing practice utilizing the framework for professional nursing practice and development. This position is accountable for the quality of nursing services delivered by self or others who are under their direction. This position utilizes specialized knowledge, judgment, and nursing skills necessary to assess data and plan, provide and evaluate care appropriate to the physical and developmental age of assigned patients. • $25,000 SIGN ON BONUS for eligible new hires...

Organization: Anesthesiology Job Summary: Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) Vanderbilt Wilson County Hospital - Lebanon, TN $50,000 Sign-On Bonus (*See Eligibility Below) In our CRNA role, you will be a critical team member to administer general, regional and monitored anesthesia care for scheduled and emergency surgical and obstetrical procedures and perform anesthesia-related procedures at the discretion of and under the supervision of an attending anesthesiologist. Additionally, you will evaluate patients preoperatively and, in consultation with the attending anesthesiologist, formulate and carry out an anesthesia care plan including monitoring and recording patient reaction to anesthesia and modifying the anesthetic plan accordingly. Safely transport patients to and from an anesthetizing location and ensures appropriate care during the postoperative period. Supervise, instruct, and provide feedback to student nurse anesthetists to ensure patient...