Patient Transporter, PRN, Baptist

Prisma Health; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Prisma Health seeks a Patient Transporter responsible for safely transporting patients within the hospital. Key tasks involve documenting transportation assignments, ensuring quality care, and adhering to safety protocols. This non-management position offers a chance to join a compassionate team committed to transforming healthcare.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Ability to document patient transportation assignments.
• Knowledgeable of fire and disaster procedures.

Responsibilities

• Transport patients using wheelchairs, stretchers, and beds.
• Complete documentation for patient transportation.
• Maintain and clean transport equipment.

Skills

Patient Care

Documentation Skills

Communication

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. This individual is responsible for assuring quality care while enroute.

Accountabilities

• 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 satisfactory.
• Transport patients, via wheelchairs, stretcher, bed, mobilizer, wagon or accompaning via ambulation; with attached special apparatus inclusive of intravenous solutions, drainage systems, chest tubes and oxygen.
• Successfully completes all training requirements as outlined in the department orientation program. Attends inservice education and scheduled departmental staff meetings.
• Knowledgeable of fire and disaster procedureand codes, including location and operation of fire extinguishing equipment.Knows appropriate action to take in the event a patient becomes distressed.Reports accidents, unusual occurrences and complaints to the appropriate individual.
• Assist 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.

Supervisory/Management Responsibility

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

Minimum Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent OR post high school diploma / highest degree earned

Required Certifications/Registrations/Licenses

N/A

In Lieu Of The Above Minimum Requirements

N/A

Other Required Skills and Experience

N/A

Work Shift

Evening (United States of America)

Location

Baptist

Facility

1520 Baptist Hospital

Department

15207253 Patient Transportation

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