Patient Transporter / Lift Technician (Overnight)

Medical University of South Carolina; Charleston (SC); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

The Medical University of South Carolina is seeking a Patient Transporter/Lift Technician to support on-campus transportation of patients and hospital items. You will perform complex lifts/transfers and ensure safe, timely movement under supervision.

Responsibilities include transporting patients, specimens and medications within the MUSC campus, and educating patients and families on transfer techniques for use after discharge.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Degree or Equivalent
• Experience: 0–6 months
• State licensure and/or professional certification requirements vary by position

Responsibilities

• Transport patients within the MUSC campus safely and timely
• Assist with hospital-based transportation of patients, specimens, medications, and other items
• Provide patient and family education on transfer techniques for post-hospital use when appropriate
• Report to the Patient Transport Supervisor during daily operations

Skills

Patient lifting

Patient transfers

Education to patient/family

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Description Summary

The Patient Transporter/Lift Technician reports to the Patient Transport Coordinator. Under general supervision, the Patient Transporter/Lift Technician assists with the transportation of patients, laboratory specimens, medications, and other ancillary items to promote quality patient care., This role performs complex patient lifts/transfers, and provides patient and family education regarding transfer techniques to be utilized in the post-hospital setting as appropriate.

Entity

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Cost Center

CC004200 CHS OH - Patient Transport Services

Pay Rate Type

Hourly

Pay Grade

Health-18

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Work Shift

Job Description

The Patient Transporter reports to the Patient Transport Supervisor. Under general supervision, the Patient Transporter assists with the hospital based transportation of patients within the MUSC campus. This role provides safe and timely transportation for patients throughout the organization.

Additional Job Description

Education: High School Degree or Equivalent Work Experience: 0-6monthsState licensure and/or professional certification requirement/s dependent on position.

If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!

The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations.

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need.

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