Hospital Transporter, AFSCME, Full Time, Second Shift

UC Health•Cincinnati, OH

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Hospital Transporter is responsible for transporting patients, specimens, blood, charts, x-rays, medications, supplies, and equipment throughout the medical center. The role receives computerized messages through EPIC, as well as written and oral assignments from dispatchers and management. Transport is performed using stretchers, wheelchairs, beds, or ambulation, as appropriate. The transporter also assists with patient transfers between units, delivers and collects routine items, and supports nursing staff with patient safety during emergencies and drills. The role requires safe transfer practices, proper body mechanics, universal precautions, and appropriate patient security during transport. Other related duties may be performed based on departmental needs, including duties assigned by management.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
3–6 months of customer service experience.

Responsibilities

Transport patients to and from scheduled treatment appointments using a stretcher, wheelchair, bed, or ambulation.
Receive computerized messages through EPIC and written and oral assignments from dispatchers and management.
Make routine rounds to pick up and deliver specimens, charts, paperwork, x-rays, and equipment.
Transport blood products and medication to nursing units.
Transport patients, charts, and belongings to the morgue or cold room.
Assist with patient transfers to other units.
Assist nursing staff with patient safety during fires, tornados, drills, and other emergency situations.
Maintain safety standards and use proper body mechanics when assisting patients with transfers and ambulation.
Use universal precautions when transporting or handling patients, blood products, and specimens.
Ensure patients are appropriately secured during transport by wheelchair, stretcher, bed, or ambulation.
Perform related duties based on departmental needs and other duties as assigned.