Patient Transporter - OSU East

Ohio State University; United States; On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ohio State University is seeking a Patient Transporter at OSU East to move patients using carts, beds, wheelchairs, and motor vehicles within the Medical Center, ensuring safety and patient comfort.

You will maintain transportation equipment, assist with patient handling, keep areas clean, and report any changes in patient condition to staff; regular 40-hour schedule with background check and drug screen as part of post-offer process.

Qualifications

• Reading, writing and math skills required for job duties.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Health care or service-oriented experience in an acute setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Transport patients using carts, beds, wheelchairs, and motor vehicles.
• Maintain and prepare transport equipment and carts for safety.
• Observe patients and report adverse changes to staff.
• Keep transport area clean and stock supplies.
• Assist with patient handling and patient comfort.
• Follow infection control and safety procedures.

Skills

Reading

Writing

Math

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Title

Patient Transporter - OSU East

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 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, assist 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 Required

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

Required 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

• Location: East Hospital - Tower (0397)
• Position Type: Regular
• Scheduled Hours: 40

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.