Transporter - Roper Hospital

Roper St. Francis Healthcare; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking dedicated individuals to join their team as Patient Transporters. In this vital role, you will ensure the safe and efficient transport of patients and materials throughout the hospital, contributing to the overall patient care experience. The ideal candidate will be proactive, able to lift and move patients, and possess excellent communication skills. This position offers flexible scheduling and the opportunity to work in a dynamic healthcare environment, making a real difference in the lives of patients and their families. If you are passionate about healthcare and ready to take on a rewarding challenge, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans

Flexible spending accounts

Life insurance with AD&D

Employer contributions to retirement savings

Paid time off

Educational Assistance

Qualifications

• Must be at least 16 years old and a high school graduate or GED.
• Ability to handle various patient transports within 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Transport patients and materials throughout the hospital.
• Respond to code situations and assist with patient transportation.

Skills

Patient Transport

Communication Skills

Ability to Lift and Move Patients

Time Management

Education

High School Graduate or GED

Current High School Enrollment

Job description

Thank you for considering a career at Roper St. Francis Healthcare!

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 0.01

Work Shift: Days/Evenings (United States of America)

Location: Roper Hospital located at 316 Calhoun St, Charleston, SC 29401

Schedule: PRN (as needed): Candidate needs to be available anytime between the hours of 7:00am to 9:00pm every day of the week to include weekends.

Job Summary: Transports patients and materials throughout the hospital. May perform other activities related to transportation of patients as assigned and will respond to code situations within the facility. Performs duties outlined in the appraisal program according to established standards. Must be able to lift and pull, as well as walk during entire shift of duty.

Minimum Qualifications:

1. Education: High school graduate or GED, or currently enrolled in High School and must be at least 16 years old.
2. Experience: Hospital experience preferred, but not necessary.
3. Licensure/Certification: Must have a current American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare Provider Card.

Knowledge/Skills: Must become proficient in handling all types of transports within ninety (90) days. This includes transports such as total hips, knees, and handling stretchers alone. Requires the ability to communicate and work well with all levels of patients, the public, as well as other health care professionals.

Other: Professional and neat appearance is required to project a positive image of Roper St. Francis Healthcare. Must maintain strict confidentiality of all work-related information.

Contacts: Constant interactions with patients, nursing staff, support staff, and occasional contact with physicians, family members, and management.

Physical Requirements: Frequent standing, walking, bending, crouching, and stooping. Frequent lifting/moving patients. Intermittent lifting, moving, or carrying up to 50 lbs. Frequent pushing or pulling up to 50 lbs. Frequent use of finger/hand dexterity. Constant reaching with hands/arms. Frequent talking or hearing. Corrected hearing and vision to normal range. Exposure to blood, body fluids or tissue. Possible exposure to infectious materials, communicable diseases, and/or other conditions common to a healthcare environment. Intermittent exposure to risk of exposure to blood-borne pathogens. Moderate noise level in work area. Requires work under stressful conditions, deadlines, or irregular hours. May be required to take call and/or work weekends/holidays based on the needs of the department.

Roper St. Francis Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer.

Benefits: Many of our opportunities reward your hard work with:

• Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental, and vision plans
• Flexible spending accounts
• Life insurance w/AD&D
• Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible
• Paid time off
• Educational Assistance
• And much more

*Benefits offerings vary according to employment status.

Department:

It is our policy to abide by all Federal and State laws, as well as, the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). Accordingly, all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team.