Patient Transporter / Lift Technician (Overnight)

MUSC Health; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 2,893,000; Full time

Job summary

MUSC Health seeks a Patient Transporter/Lift Technician to support the hospital's patient movement within the MUSC campus. Under supervision, you will transport patients, specimens, medications, and other items, ensuring safety and timeliness across the facility.

The role involves complex lifts/transfers and educating patients and families on post-hospital transfer techniques as needed. A High School diploma or equivalent is required, with 0–6 months of related experience preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• 0–6 months of work experience preferred.
• Must be able to lift and transfer patients safely.

Responsibilities

• Assist with hospital-based transportation of patients, specimens, medications, and other items.
• Perform complex patient lifts/transfers and ensure safe handling.
• Provide patient and family education on transfer techniques as appropriate.

Skills

Patient transport

Safety compliance

Communication

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: 0-6months State licensure and/or professional certification requirement/s dependent on position.

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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