Patient Transporter - FT, Evenings

Prisma Health•Greer, SC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for transporting patients to and from various units and departments within the hospital while assuring quality care en route. The role is based at Greer Medical Campus, Greer Memorial Hospital, in the Patient Transportation department, and works the evening shift. This is a non-management position. The employee reports to a supervisor, manager, director, or executive.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent, or post-high-school diploma/highest degree earned.
No experience required.
Knowledge of fire and disaster procedures and codes, including the location and operation of fire-extinguishing equipment.
Knowledge of appropriate action to take if a patient becomes distressed.
Ability to complete all training requirements in the department orientation program.

Responsibilities

Receive and document patient transportation assignments.
Set a daily goal of transporting three patients per hour.
Complete appropriate documentation, including the admitting log, sign-in book, nursing station log, and trip tickets.
Perform telephone activities satisfactorily.
Transport patients by wheelchair, stretcher, bed, mobilizer, or wagon, or accompany patients while they ambulate; accommodate attached apparatus such as intravenous solutions, drainage systems, chest tubes, and oxygen.
Attend in-service education and scheduled departmental staff meetings.
Report accidents, unusual occurrences, and complaints to the appropriate individual.
Assist with maintenance and cleaning of equipment.
Comply with policy, procedure, and rules-of-behavior requirements.
Represent the department, unit, and health system professionally.
Perform other duties as assigned.