Transporter

Tidelands Health; Murrells Inlet (SC); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The Radiology Transport position at Tidelands Health in Murrells Inlet, SC, is a full-time day-shift role. The transporter moves patients to and from Radiology, uses proper body mechanics, and documents transport records while ensuring safety and patient comfort.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or equivalent, prior hospital patient-care experience, and current Basic Life Support certification with recertification every two years.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Previous experience in patient care in a hospital setting.
• Basic Life Support certification within 30 days of hire (American Heart Association).

Responsibilities

• Performs medical transport for patients to and from the Radiology Department.
• Uses proper body mechanics when lifting, pulling or pushing patients and equipment.
• Documents patient medical records related to transport accurately.
• Provides excellent patient care and comfort during transport.
• Covers all sites as necessary.

Skills

Excellent communication

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Transporter page is loaded## Transporterlocations: Murrells Inlet, SCtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Yesterdayjob requisition id: JR105186Employee Type:RegularWork Shift:Day - 8 hour shift (United States of America)**Join Team Tidelands and help people live better lives through better health!****Transporter****A Brief Overview**The Radiology Transport is consistently thorough to verify patient identification, verify all transport information on the patient's order, transport patients in a timely manner as requested, utilizes all safety equipment to secure the patient, and explain the transport process to the patient and/or family member to facilitate cooperation and alleviate patient and/or family anxiety. The Radiology Transport Aide consistently demonstrates competency in affective communication and proper body mechanics.**What you will do*** Performs medical transport for patients to and from the Radiology Department.* Applies proper body mechanics while lifting, pulling, and pushing patients and equipment during patient transfer and transport.* Performs accurate documentation of patient medical records.* Provides excellent patient care.* Cover all sites as necessary.**Education Qualifications*** High School Diploma or equivalent Preferred**Experience Qualifications*** Previous experience with patient care in a hospital setting.**Skills and Abilities*** Excellent communication skills* Demonstrates excellent customer service.**Licenses and Certifications*** Basic Life Support Certified - American Heart Association is required within 30 days of hire. Recertification every two years isRequired**Physical Demand**Medium Physical DemandThe intent of this job description is to provide a representative and level of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a contract for employment nor a declaration of the total of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be directed to perform tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.Tidelands Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status.Tidelands Health is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). Tidelands Health does not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, marital status, veteran status, gender, genetic information, familial status, or any other legally protected status.At Tidelands Health, we are united by a single, shared mission: We help people live better lives through better health. It's a commitment embodied in the extraordinary care we provide our patients and the award-winning workplace that welcomes our team every day.A proud not-for-profit organization, we are the largest health care provider in our beautiful coastal region of South Carolina. Enjoy year-round access to the Myrtle Beach area's warm, sunny climate and outstanding quality of life as you fulfill your professional dreams. Here, you'll find a workplace culture built around a spirit of inclusion, teamwork, mutual respect and recognition for a job well done.Discover what it's like to work for an organization that values who you are as much as we appreciate what you do.