Patient Transporter - OSU East

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking medical center as a Patient Transporter, where you will play a crucial role in ensuring patient comfort and safety during transport. This position involves working closely with patients, providing assistance, and maintaining a welcoming atmosphere. You'll be responsible for transporting patients to various areas, ensuring cleanliness and safety of transport equipment, and supporting healthcare staff. If you're passionate about helping others and thrive in a dynamic environment, this role offers a rewarding opportunity to make a difference in the lives of patients every day.

Qualifications

• Skills in reading, writing, and math commensurate with job duties.
• Prior experience in healthcare or service-oriented field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Transport patients via cart, bed, wheelchair, and motor vehicle.
• Maintain cleanliness and safe operating conditions of transport carts.
• Assist with patient handling and report any unusual changes.

Skills

Patient Handling

Communication Skills

Basic Math Skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Patient Transporter - OSU East

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Locations: Medical Center Campus

Time type: Full time

Posted on: Posted 8 Days Ago

Job Requisition ID: R127322

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Job Title:

Patient Transporter - OSU East

Department:

Medical Center

Job Description

Under general supervision, transports patients of The Ohio State University Medical Center as assigned; maintains patient transport carts, related mobile equipment, and work areas. Transports patients via cart, bed, wheelchair, and/or motor vehicle to various areas of the Medical Center. Observes patients and reports any unusual or adverse changes immediately to appropriate staff. Conveys a friendly and positive atmosphere through conversation with patients. Assists with patient handling as required. Maintains cleanliness and safe operating conditions of transport carts and wheelchairs; prepares carts and wheelchairs for transport on lift systems; reports defective transportation equipment. Keeps environment in exam rooms clean, assists with cleaning floors and equipment. Assists in removing used and unused items, soiled linens, and trash; inventories and restocks supplies and linens. Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Education Required

Per Classified Civil Service Specifications or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Required Qualifications

Per Classified Civil Service Requirements; skills in reading, writing, and math (add, subtract, multiply, and divide) commensurate with job duties; High School Diploma or equivalent preferred. Prior experience in healthcare or a service-oriented field in an acute healthcare setting is preferred.

Additional Information

Location:

East Hospital - Tower (0397)

Position Type:

Regular

Scheduled Hours:

40

Shift:

Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post-offer process.

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