Lead Patient Transporter

Medical University of South Carolina • Orangeburg, SC

11d • Onsite

About The Position

The Lead Patient Transporter reports directly to the Manager of Imaging Services and, under general supervision, supports hospital-based patient transportation services at the MUSC-Orangeburg campus. The role facilitates the safe, timely, and efficient movement of patients throughout the organization while helping coordinate daily transport department operations. The position maintains the transport staffing schedule, updates and maintains the transport tracking board daily, assists the manager with departmental needs, and transports patients as needed to support patient care and operational workflow.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
• At least one year of patient transport experience at MUSC.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) credential, either an American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare Providers certification (or AHA-recognized equivalent) or American Red Cross CPR/AED for Professional Rescuer and Healthcare Provider; credential must be maintained.
• Ability to perform the listed physical functions, including standing, sitting, walking, lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds unassisted, and exerting up to 50 pounds of force.
• Ability to work rotating shifts and overtime as required.
• Ability to deal effectively with stressful situations.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate the safe, timely, and efficient movement of patients throughout the organization.
• Assist with the daily coordination of transport department operations.
• Maintain the transport staffing schedule.
• Update and maintain the transport tracking board daily.
• Assist the manager with departmental needs.
• Transport patients as required to support patient care and operational workflow.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED