Patient Transporter - OSU East

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

Job summary

A prominent medical center in Ohio is seeking a Patient Transporter to facilitate patient transport across various departments. Responsibilities include ensuring the cleanliness and safety of transport equipment, assisting patients, and maintaining a friendly atmosphere. Candidates should have a high school diploma and prior experience in a healthcare setting is preferred. This position offers a supportive environment and the opportunity to contribute to patient care.

Qualifications

• Per Classified Civil Service Requirements for skills.
• Previous health care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Transport patients on carts, beds, wheelchairs, or vehicles.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety of transport carts and equipment.
• Assist in cleaning exam rooms and inventory management.

Skills

Reading skills

Writing skills

Math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division)

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Patient Transporter - OSU East at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center

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 as assigned by cart, bed, wheelchair, and/or motor vehicle to various areas of the Medical Center. Observes patients and reports any unusual or adverse change immediately to appropriate staff. Converses with patients to convey a friendly and positive atmosphere. Assists with patient handling as required. Maintains patient transport carts and wheelchairs for cleanliness and safe operating conditions; prepares carts and wheelchairs for transport on lift system; reports defective transportation equipment. Maintains clean environment in exam rooms, assists with cleaning floors and equipment. Assists in the removal of items, used and unused, and soiled linens and trash; inventories and restocks supplies and linens. Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Education

Per Classified Civil Svc Specs or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Qualifications

• Per Classified Civil Service Requirements; Reading, writing and math (add, subtract, multiply, and divide) skills commensurate with job duties required.
• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Previous health care or service oriented field experience in an acute health care setting is preferred.

Additional Information

Screen reader users may encounter difficulty with the online application. For assistance with applying, please contact [e-mail]. If you have questions while submitting an application, please review these frequently asked questions. Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process. The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability.

Columbus, OH