Patient Transporter, Patient Transportation (Part-time, Evening)

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

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare organization dedicated to transforming community health. In this vital role, you will be responsible for transporting patients across various departments, ensuring their comfort and safety during transit. This position offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful difference in patients' lives while adhering to the highest standards of care and professionalism. If you are compassionate, reliable, and eager to contribute to a team that values health and service, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• No previous experience necessary.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Patient Transport

Documentation Skills

Knowledge of Fire Procedures

Emergency Response

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

Evening (United States of America)

Location

Greenville Memorial Med Campus

Facility

1008 Greenville Memorial Hospital

Department

10087253 Patient Transportation

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