Patient Transporter-University Hospital

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center; United States; On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Paid time off

State retirement plan or equivalent

Job summary

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center is seeking a Patient Transporter to support patient movement and maintain transport areas on the Medical Center floors. You will operate carts, beds, and wheelchairs, ensuring safe, friendly handling of patients.

Responsibilities include maintaining equipment, observing patient conditions, and restocking supplies. The role requires reliability for second shift and completion of a background check; prior healthcare exposure is preferred.

Qualifications

• Reading, writing and math required for duties.
• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Previous health care or service-oriented experience in an acute care setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Transport patients using carts, beds, wheelchairs and vehicles as assigned.
• Maintain and prepare patient transport carts and related equipment for use.
• Observe patients and report changes to appropriate staff.
• Assist with patient handling and maintain clean transport areas.
• Inventory and restock supplies and linens; remove waste as needed.
• Ensure safe operation and cleanliness of transport equipment.

Skills

Reading

Writing

Math

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Civil Service specs or equivalent education/experience

Job description

Job Title

Patient Transporter

Department

University Hospital

Job Description

Under general supervision, transports patients of The Ohio State University Medical Center as assigned; Maintains patient transport carts, related mobile equipment and work areas. Transports patients as assigned by cart, bed, wheelchair, and/or motor vehicle to various areas of the Medical Center. Observes patients and reports any unusual or adverse change immediately to appropriate staff. Converses with patients to convey a friendly and positive atmosphere. Assists with patient handling as required. Maintains patient transport carts and wheelchairs for cleanliness and safe operating conditions; prepares carts and wheelchairs for transport on lift system; reports defective transportation equipment. Maintains clean environment in exam rooms, assist with cleaning floors and equipment. Assists in the removal of items, used and unused, and soiled linens and trash; Inventories and restocks supplies and linens. Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Education Required

Per Classified Civil Svc Specs or equivalent combination of education and experience

Required Qualifications

Per Classified Civil Service Requirements; Reading, writing and math (add, subtract, multiply, and divide) skills commensurate with job duties required; High School Diploma or equivalent preferred; Previous health care or service oriented field experience in an acute health care setting is preferred.

Additional Information

Location: Medical Center Tower (0870) Position Type: Regular Scheduled Hours: 40 Shift: Second Shift Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.

Benefits

Ohio State benefits give you options to take care of what matters most to you — and opportunities to make adjustments as your life and needs change, including:

• Medical, dental and vision coverage, with Ohio State paying a significant portion of the cost.
• Paid time off, including sick and vacation time and 11 holidays.
• State retirement plan or an alternative retirement plan, both with generous employer contributions.

The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability.

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