Patient Transporter, Patient Transportation (FT, Nights)

Prisma Health; Greenville (SC); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking compassionate individuals to join their patient transportation team. In this vital role, you will ensure that patients are safely transported throughout the hospital, providing quality care and support during their journey. Responsibilities include documenting transport assignments, maintaining equipment, and adhering to safety protocols. This position offers a chance to make a significant difference in patients' experiences while working in a collaborative and caring environment. If you are dedicated to serving others and want to be part of a transformative healthcare team, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent is required.
• No prior experience is necessary for this role.

Responsibilities

• Transport patients safely within the hospital using various methods.
• Document transportation assignments and maintain equipment cleanliness.

Skills

Patient Transport

Documentation Skills

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

N/A

Required Certifications, Registrations, Licenses

N/A

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

Night (United States of America)

Location

Greenville Memorial Med Campus

Facility

1008 Greenville Memorial Hospital

Department

10087253 Patient Transportation

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