Patient Transporter- PRN- weekend nights

Prisma Health; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking compassionate individuals to join their patient transportation team. In this vital role, you will be responsible for safely transporting patients throughout the hospital while ensuring quality care. You will work closely with healthcare professionals, documenting your activities and assisting patients with mobility needs. This position offers an opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of others while working in a supportive environment that values teamwork and compassion. If you are looking to contribute to a transformative healthcare experience, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Knowledge of fire and disaster procedures

Ability to assist distressed patients

Documentation 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

Weekend Shift (United States of America)

Location

Richland

Facility

1510 Richland Hospital

Department

15107253 Patient Transportation

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