James Patient Transporter

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ohio State University Medical Center is seeking a patient transport assistant to move patients by cart, bed, wheelchair, or motor vehicle, in a safe and timely manner.

Under general supervision, the role includes maintaining transport equipment, keeping exam rooms and carts clean, and reporting any patient changes to staff. A high school diploma is preferred, and prior health care experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Reading, writing and math skills required.
• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Health care or service oriented experience in an acute setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Transport patients using carts, beds, wheelchairs, or motor vehicles.
• Maintain and clean transport carts and wheelchairs for safety.
• Observe patients and report any changes to staff.

Skills

Reading, writing and math

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

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

Thank you for your interest in working at Ohio State.

Background Check

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.