Patient Transporter - OSU East

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center; United States; On-site; USD 32,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Job summary

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center is seeking a Patient Transporter for OSU East. You will move patients, transport carts and equipment, and help maintain a safe, clean patient environment.

Day-to-day duties include assisting with patient handling, observing and reporting any changes, and helping keep rooms and corridors organized. This regular, full-time role offers consistent hours and contributes to high-quality patient care.

Qualifications

• Reading, writing and math skills required.
• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred; health care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Transports patients as assigned to various hospital areas.
• Maintains and operates patient transport carts and related equipment.
• Assists with patient handling and ensures clean, safe transport environments.
• Reports any changes in patient condition to staff.

Skills

Reading, writing and math skills

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

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

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability.

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision coverage, with Ohio State paying a significant portion of the cost.
• Paid time off, including sick and vacation time and 11 holidays.
• State retirement plan or an alternative retirement plan, both with generous employer contributions.

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