Patient Transporter - Part-Time 7am-3pm w/ Every Other Weekend

Nationwide Children's Hospital • Columbus, OH

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About The Position

The Patient Transporter provides safe, timely, and accurate transport of patients, medical equipment, and patient-related items to designated destinations, enabling physicians, nurses, technicians, and therapists to perform their duties effectively. The role supports positive patient and customer satisfaction, proper use of body mechanics, and adherence to policies and procedures.

This part-time position is scheduled for two weekday shifts from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., plus every other weekend, for 24 hours. The transporter uses appropriate equipment to move patients, assists patients in and out of vehicles, maintains transport vehicle cleanliness and orderliness, monitors and reports changes in patient condition, follows safety and infection-control procedures, and communicates with healthcare team members and patients.

A high school diploma or equivalent is required. An active AHA BLS certification is required, or the employee must successfully obtain one within 90 days of hire. The role requires effective communication, interpersonal, and customer-service skills; problem-solving ability; the ability to work in potentially stressful or emergency situations; and sound judgment when assessing unsafe conditions for patients and self.

Physical demands include occasional exposure to blood or bodily fluids, chemicals or medications, communicable diseases or pathogens, fumes, gases, vapors, loud noises, and machinery; occasional stair climbing, sitting, and lifting or carrying up to 60 pounds. Frequent demands include hearing, handling patient equipment and biohazard waste, repetitive hand and arm use, and lifting or carrying up to 40 pounds. Continuous demands include bending or twisting, grasping and turning, pushing or pulling varying loads (including 100 pounds or greater with assistance), seeing at far and near distances, squatting or kneeling, standing, and walking.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Active BLS certification through the American Heart Association, or ability to successfully obtain it within 90 days of hire.
• Effective communication, interpersonal, and customer-service skills.
• Ability to solve problems and operate in potentially stressful or emergency situations.
• Excellent judgment in assessing potentially unsafe conditions for patients and self.

Responsibilities

• Transport patients to and from designated areas using proper equipment.
• Assist patients in and out of vehicles and ensure their safety during transport.
• Maintain cleanliness and orderliness of transport vehicles.
• Monitor and report changes in patient condition during transport.
• Follow established safety protocols and infection-control procedures.
• Communicate effectively with healthcare team members and patients.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED