Patient Transporter, Part-Time, Evenings

Davita Inc.; Seneca (SC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated Patient Transporter for the Oconee Medical Campus. The role involves transporting patients safely, maintaining accurate documentation, and ensuring compliance with health safety protocols. This is an essential position without direct management responsibilities, ideal for individuals looking to start a career in healthcare.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Basic training provided with no previous experience necessary.
• Knowledgeable of emergency procedures.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for transporting patients to/from various units with quality care.
• Documents transportation assignments and adheres to departmental policies.
• Reports any accidents or unusual occurrences.

Skills

Compassion

Knowledge of fire and disaster procedures

Communication skills

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.

Job Summary

Responsible for transporting patients to and from various units/departments within the hospital. Responsible for assuring quality care while enroute.

Essential Functions

• All team members are expected to be knowledgeable and compliant with Prisma Health's values: Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.

• Receives and documents patient transportation assignments. Each day set a goal to transport three patients per hour. Fills out all appropriate documentation, admitting log, sign-in book, nursing station log and trip tickets. Performs telephone activities satisfactorily.

• Transports patients, via wheelchairs, stretcher, bed, mobilizer, wagon or accompanying via ambulation; with attached special apparatus inclusive of intravenous solutions, drainage systems, chest tubes and oxygen.

• Attends in-service education and scheduled departmental staff meetings.

• Reports accidents, unusual occurrences and complaints to the appropriate individual.

• Assists in maintenance and cleaning of equipment.

• Conforms to all requirements of policy, procedure and rules of behavior.Represents department, unit and system in an acceptable professional manner.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Supervisory/Management Responsibilities

• This is a non-management job that will report to a supervisor, manager, director, or executive.

Minimum Requirements

• Education - High School diploma or equivalent OR post high school diploma / highest degree earned.

• Experience - No experience required.

In Lieu Of

• NA

Required Certifications, Registrations, Licenses

• NA

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledgeable of fire and disaster procedure and codes, including location and operation of fire extinguishing equipment.

• Knows appropriate action to take in the event a patient becomes distressed.

• Able to complete all training requirements as outlined in the department orientation program.

Work Shift

Evening (United States of America)

Location

Oconee Medical Campus

Facility

1064 Oconee Memorial Hospital

Department

10647115 Radiology Administration

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