Overview

Provides patient transport to and from and/or between nursing units and ancillary departments. Provides support to the clinical staff by maintaining linens, wheelchair access, and performs light housekeeping duties.

Qualifications

Education: High School diploma or GED is preferred but not required. A minimum of Heart Saver CPR is required within 6 months of hire, with Healthcare Provider BCLS preferred.Experience: At least one year of customer service experience is preferred.Additional Skills/Abilities:1. Ability to communicate in English with people from diverse socioeconomic backgrounds.2. Ability to use effective interpersonal relation skills when working with a variety of people and situations.3. Ability to work in a fast paced environment and adjust to continuing changes in the daily work schedule.4. Ability to read, write and follow oral and written instructions.5. Willingness to work with clinical personnel and other team members to foster a productive work environment.6. Must be able to display positive attitude, cheerfulness, and the willingness to assist when communicating with the public.

About Us

DeKalb Regional Medical Center celebrated its 35th anniversary in October 2021. Throughout its history, the team of healthcare providers here have been proud to serve the people of Fort Payne, Alabama.

Today, DeKalb Regional is 134-beds and offers comprehensive services including cardiac catheterization, geriatric psychiatric services, women’s and children’s services, bariatric services, orthopedics services, and many more. DeKalb Regional and its physicians serve patients from throughout Northeast Alabama and Western Georgia.

DeKalb Regional is committed to providing quality care close to home. The hospital is accredited by The Joint Commission and the American College of Cardiology as a Primary Stroke Center and Chest Pain Center. It was also awarded the 2023 Get with the Guidelines Rural Stroke Bronze Quality Award from the American Heart Association. In fall of 2023, DeKalb Regional was one of seven hospitals in Alabama to receive an “A” grade from The Leapfrog Group.

DeKalb Regional Medical Center has 500 employees and more than 100 members of the medical staff.