Patient Transporter- full time- weekend nights

Prisma Health; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health organization is seeking a full-time Patient Transporter for weekend night shifts. This role is crucial for ensuring safe and timely transportation of patients within the hospital while assuring quality care. Candidates need a high school diploma and strong communication skills, with no prior experience required.

Qualifications

• No experience required.
• Able to complete all training requirements as outlined in the department orientation program.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for transporting patients to and from various units.
• Documents patient transportation assignments and fills out appropriate logs.
• Maintains equipment and assists in cleaning.

Skills

Knowledge of fire and disaster procedure

Patient care and emergency response

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

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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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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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