James Patient Transporter

The Ohio State University; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ohio State University Medical Center is seeking a James Patient Transporter to support patient movement across the James Cancer Hospital and adjacent units. You will operate carts, beds, wheelchairs, and lift systems, ensuring safety and comfort for patients.

Responsibilities include maintaining transport equipment, assisting with patient handling, observing patients for changes, and keeping exam rooms and corridors clean. A background check may be required.

Qualifications

• Reading, writing and math skills commensurate with job duties required.
• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred; Previous health care or service oriented field experience in an acute health care setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Transports patients as assigned by cart, bed, wheelchair, and/or motor vehicle to various areas of the Medical Center.
• Observes patients and reports any unusual or adverse change immediately to appropriate staff.
• Converse with patients to convey a friendly and positive atmosphere.
• Assists with patient handling as required.
• Maintains patient transport carts and wheelchairs for cleanliness and safe operating conditions; prepares carts and wheelchairs for transport on lift system.
• Maintains clean environment in exam rooms, assist with cleaning floors and equipment.
• Assists in the removal of items, used and unused, and soiled linens and trash; Inventories and restocks supplies and linens.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Reading, writing and math skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Title:James Patient TransporterDepartment:James | CCCT Patient Transport

Job Description

Under general supervision, transports patients of The Ohio State University Medical Center as assigned; Maintains patient transport carts, related mobile equipment and work areas.

Transports patients as assigned by cart, bed, wheelchair, and/or motor vehicle to various areas of the Medical Center. Observes patients and reports any unusual or adverse change immediately to appropriate staff. Converses with patients to convey a friendly and positive atmosphere. Assists with patient handling as required. Maintains patient transport carts and wheelchairs for cleanliness and safe operating conditions; prepares carts and wheelchairs for transport on lift system; reports defective transportation equipment. Maintains clean environment in exam rooms, assist with cleaning floors and equipment. Assists in the removal of items, used and unused, and soiled linens and trash; Inventories and restocks supplies and linens. Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Education Required

Per Classified Civil Svc Specs or equivalent combination of education and experience

Required Qualifications

Per Classified Civil Service Requirements; Reading, writing and math (add, subtract, multiply, and divide) skills commensurate with job duties required; High School Diploma or equivalent preferred; Previous health care or service oriented field experience in an acute health care setting is preferred

Location:James Cancer Hospital (0375)Position Type:RegularScheduled Hours:40Shift:Varying Shifts

Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.

The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability.