James Patient Transporter

The Ohio State University

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, transports patients of The Ohio State University Medical Center as assigned; Maintains patient transport carts, related mobile equipment and work areas. Transports patients as assigned by cart, bed, wheelchair, and/or motor vehicle to various areas of the Medical Center. Observes patients and reports any unusual or adverse change immediately to appropriate staff. Converses with patients to convey a friendly and positive atmosphere. Assists with patient handling as required. Maintains patient transport carts and wheelchairs for cleanliness and safe operating conditions; prepares carts and wheelchairs for transport on lift system; reports defective transportation equipment. Maintains clean environment in exam rooms, assist with cleaning floors and equipment. Assists in the removal of items, used and unused, and soiled linens and trash; Inventories and restocks supplies and linens. Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Minimum Education Required Per Classified Civil Svc Specs or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Required Qualifications Per Classified Civil Service Requirements
• Reading, writing and math (add, subtract, multiply, and divide) skills commensurate with job duties required

Nice To Haves

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred
• Previous health care or service oriented field experience in an acute health care setting is preferred

Responsibilities

• Transports patients as assigned by cart, bed, wheelchair, and/or motor vehicle to various areas of the Medical Center.
• Observes patients and reports any unusual or adverse change immediately to appropriate staff.
• Converses with patients to convey a friendly and positive atmosphere.
• Assists with patient handling as required.
• Maintains patient transport carts and wheelchairs for cleanliness and safe operating conditions; prepares carts and wheelchairs for transport on lift system; reports defective transportation equipment.
• Maintains clean environment in exam rooms, assist with cleaning floors and equipment.
• Assists in the removal of items, used and unused, and soiled linens and trash
• Inventories and restocks supplies and linens.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision coverage, with Ohio State paying a significant portion of the cost.
• Paid time off, including sick and vacation time and 11 holidays.
• State retirement plan or an alternative retirement plan, both with generous employer contributions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees