Patient Transporter

Medical University of South Carolina•Orangeburg, SC

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Patient Transporter reports to the Imaging Supervisor or Imaging Director and, under general supervision, assists with transporting patients and other ancillary items within the MUSC campus. The position is an hourly employee role with 36 scheduled hours per week. Applicants must have a high school diploma or GED and/or completion of a recognized allied health course. The role requires 0–6 months of work experience; six months of patient care experience in a healthcare setting is preferred. Basic Life Support (BLS) is required within two weeks of hire and must be kept current thereafter. Accepted credentials include an American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare Providers certification or recognized equivalent, or American Red Cross CPR/AED for Professional Rescuer and Healthcare Provider. The position requires frequent physical activity, including standing, sitting, walking, bending, and repetitive hand and arm movements. It also requires the ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds unassisted on an infrequent basis, exert up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and work rotating shifts and overtime as required.

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent (GED) and/or completion of a recognized allied health course.
0–6 months of work experience.
Basic Life Support (BLS) is required within two weeks of hire and must be maintained as current.
Accepted BLS credentials include an American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare Providers certification or recognized equivalent, or American Red Cross CPR/AED for Professional Rescuer and Healthcare Provider.
Ability to perform the listed physical requirements, including lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds unassisted infrequently and exerting up to 50 pounds of force frequently.
Ability to work rotating shifts and overtime as required.