Patient Transporter, Patient Transportation (Full-time, Day)

Prisma Health; Greenville (SC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated Patient Transporter to facilitate patient movements within the hospital. This role is essential for ensuring quality care while transporting patients safely via wheelchairs or stretchers. The ideal candidate will possess a high school diploma, and while no prior experience is necessary, a willingness to learn and adhere to safety protocols is crucial. Join us to serve the community and enhance patient experiences.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• No experience required, eager to learn and follow orientation.
• Knowledgeable about safety procedures and patient handling.

Responsibilities

• Transport patients safely within the hospital.
• Document patient transportation assignments and goals.
• Report any accidents or unusual occurrences.

Skills

Knowledge of fire and disaster procedure

Ability to respond to patient distress

Training completion as outlined in orientation

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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