Central Transporter

Beaufort Memorial Hospital • Beaufort, SC

68d

About The Position

The Transporter provides safe and efficient means of movement for patients throughout and between departments of the hospital. The Transporter acts as a member of a team whose focus is to strengthen, personalize and enhance the relationship between the patient, families, and hospital caregivers. In addition to the primary responsibility for patient transportation, the transporter has equipment inventory management responsibility. As a member of a critical team, the Transporter provides information and direction for management of all services related to patient transportation and equipment management with focus on customer service, safety and infection control, privacy, prevention, timeliness, ethics, and effective team relationships. The Transporter is expected to be efficient, proficient in patient movement and related equipment management, to be timely, energetic, professional, independent and self-motivated, and team-oriented. The Transporter may in turn be a caregiver, facilitator, teacher, coach, and student. The Transporter participates in Quality Improvement initiatives and is cost mindful. The Transporter takes personal responsibility for communicating all pertinent patient care information and general environmental information to the receiving department staff and to administrative staff including Clinical Leaders, Team Leader, and Department Head as indicated. The Transporter is trained to identify emergency situations and uses sound judgment in instituting established policies and procedures.

Requirements

• Ability to efficiently and proficiently move patients and manage related equipment.
• Strong communication skills for conveying patient care information.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Energetic and professional demeanor.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a healthcare environment.
• Knowledge of infection control practices.
• Familiarity with hospital policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe and efficient transportation for patients throughout and between hospital departments.
• Manage equipment inventory related to patient transportation.
• Enhance relationships between patients, families, and hospital caregivers.
• Provide information and direction for management of patient transportation services.
• Focus on customer service, safety, infection control, privacy, prevention, timeliness, ethics, and team relationships.
• Communicate pertinent patient care information to receiving department staff and administrative staff.
• Identify emergency situations and apply established policies and procedures.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees