James Patient Transporter

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center is seeking a patient transport team member to move patients throughout the Medical Center, maintain transport carts, and assist with patient handling. You will help ensure safe, clean, and efficient patient flow in a fast-paced hospital setting.

This role requires basic literacy, math skills, and the ability to interact with patients in a friendly manner. Background checks and possible drug screening may be required after an offer is made.

Qualifications

• Reading, writing and math skills required at a level commensurate with job duties.
• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred; healthcare or service experience in acute care is a plus.
• The position may require background check and drug screen as part of the post-offer process.

Responsibilities

• Transport patients by cart, bed, wheelchair, or motor vehicle to various areas of the Medical Center.
• Maintain and clean transport carts and wheelchairs; ensure safe operating conditions.
• Assist with patient handling and prepare for transport; observe patients and report changes promptly.
• Inventory and restock supplies and linens; maintain clean environments in exam rooms.
• Other duties as assigned by supervising staff.

Skills

Reading and writing

Basic math

Patient interaction

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

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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.

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.