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Patient Transporter- Part time- mid shift

Prisma Health
United States, South Carolina, Columbia
Dec 20, 2024

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.

Essential Functions

  • 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 procedure and 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 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 - NA

In Lieu Of

  • N/A

Required Certifications, Registrations, Licenses

  • N/A

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

  • N/A

Work Shift

Evening (United States of America)

Location

Richland

Facility

1510 Richland Hospital

Department

15107253 Patient Transportation

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