Patient Transporter- full time- weekend nights

Prisma Health; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare organization dedicated to transforming patient care. In this vital role, you will be responsible for transporting patients safely throughout the hospital, ensuring quality care and compliance with safety protocols. Your contributions will directly impact patient experiences and support the healthcare team. This position offers an opportunity to be part of a compassionate environment where your efforts make a meaningful difference in the lives of others. If you are ready to inspire health and serve with compassion, we invite you to apply and become a valued member of our team.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• No prior experience is necessary for this role.

Responsibilities

• Transport patients safely to and from various departments.
• Document transportation assignments and maintain equipment.

Skills

Patient Transportation

Documentation Skills

Knowledge of Fire and Disaster Procedures

Communication Skills

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.

Job Summary

Responsible for transporting patients to and from various units/departments within the hospital. Responsible for assuring quality care while enroute.

Essential Functions

• All team members are expected to be knowledgeable and compliant with Prisma Health's values: Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.

• Receives and documents patient transportation assignments. Each day set a goal to transport three patients per hour. Fills out all appropriate documentation, admitting log, sign-in book, nursing station log and trip tickets. Performs telephone activities satisfactorily.

• Transports patients, via wheelchairs, stretcher, bed, mobilizer, wagon or accompanying via ambulation; with attached special apparatus inclusive of intravenous solutions, drainage systems, chest tubes and oxygen.

• Attends in-service education and scheduled departmental staff meetings.

• Reports accidents, unusual occurrences and complaints to the appropriate individual.

• Assists in maintenance and cleaning of equipment.

• Conforms to all requirements of policy, procedure and rules of behavior.Represents department, unit and system in an acceptable professional manner.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Supervisory/Management Responsibilities

• This is a non-management job that will report to a supervisor, manager, director, or executive.

Minimum Requirements

• Education - High School diploma or equivalent OR post high school diploma / highest degree earned

• Experience - No experience required.

In Lieu Of

• NA

Required Certifications, Registrations, Licenses

• NA

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledgeable of fire and disaster procedure and codes, including location and operation of fire extinguishing equipment.

• Knows appropriate action to take in the event a patient becomes distressed.

• Able to complete all training requirements as outlined in the department orientation program.

Work Shift

Night (United States of America)

Location

Richland

Facility

1510 Richland Hospital

Department

15107253 Patient Transportation

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