Patient Transporter / Lift Technician (Overnight)

Medical University of South Carolina; South Carolina; On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

The Patient Transporter/Lift Technician position at Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) involves transporting patients, specimens, medications, and other items within the MUSC campus. The role emphasizes safe, timely transportation and requires supervision by the Patient Transport Supervisor.

It includes performing complex lifts/transfers and educating patients and families on transfer techniques for post-hospital care.

Qualifications

• High School Degree or Equivalent required.
• State licensure and/or professional certification requirement(s) dependent on position.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Education

High School Degree 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 Details

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

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.

Education

High School Degree or Equivalent

Work Experience

0-6 months

Licensing/Certification

State licensure and/or professional certification requirement/s dependent on position.

Equal Opportunity

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.

E-Verify

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About the Organization

Thank you for wanting to be part of the Medical University of South Carolina team. Whether you want to teach the next generation of health care leaders, innovate new business models, discover the next breakthrough or provide patient care, there's a role for you that fuels your passion and takes advantage of your skills. There are career opportunities available in academics, research, hospital medicine, physician practices and support services, from patient billing to IT. As an applicant, you can search jobs for all MUSC entities as well as search by category and location. MUSC attracts more than $250 million annually in research funding, making it the biggest magnet for biomedical, extramural research dollars of all institutions of higher learning in South Carolina.

The Clinical and Translational Science Award (CTSA) Program aims to advance clinical and translational science to increase the speed at which new treatments become available to patients.

MUSC Health, the clinical enterprise, operates a 750 bed medical center, which includes a nationally recognized Children's Hospital, the Ashley River Tower (cardiovascular, digestive disease, and surgical oncology), Hollings Cancer Center (one of fewer than 70 elite National Cancer Institute designated centers), a Level I Trauma Center and the Institute of Psychiatry. In addition, there are more than 100 outreach clinics, hospital/health system affiliations, and telehealth sites.

U.S. News & World Report placed us among the top one percent of all American hospitals, with 11 specialties in the top 50. The MUSC Medical Center is also one of only three Magnet designated hospitals in South Carolina.