Patient Transporter (PRN)

Medical University of South Carolina • Charleston, SC

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Patient Transporter plays a vital role in providing safe, courteous, and timely transportation of patients throughout the MUSC campus. This position ensures efficient patient movement between departments while maintaining the highest standards of patient care, safety, and service.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• 0–6 months of relevant experience preferred (training provided).
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Compassionate and professional demeanor.
• Physical ability to transport patients safely and efficiently.
• Continuous standing, sitting, and walking.
• Frequent working from elevated areas.
• Frequent working in confined/cramped spaces.
• Continuous bending at the waist.
• Frequent twisting at the waist.
• Frequent squatting.
• Frequent pinching operations.
• Continuous gross motor use (fingers/hands).
• Continuous firm grasping (fingers/hands).
• Continuous reaching in all directions.
• Continuous repetitive motion (hands/wrists/elbows/shoulders).
• Continuous full use of both legs.
• Frequent balance & coordination (lower extremities).
• Infrequent lift/carry 50 lbs. unassisted.
• Infrequent lift/lower 50 lbs. from floor to 36”.
• Infrequent lift up to 25 lbs. overhead.
• Frequent exertion of up to 50 lbs. of force.
• Continuous maintain corrected vision 20/40 (one or both eyes).
• Continuous recognition of objects (near/far).
• Continuous color discrimination.
• Continuous depth perception.
• Continuous peripheral vision.
• Continuous hearing acuity (with correction).
• Continuous tactile sensory function.
• Continuous gross motor with fine motor coordination.
• Continuous olfactory (smell) function.
• Continuous respirator use qualification.
• Continuous effective stress management.

Responsibilities

• Transport patients to and from departments in a safe, timely, and respectful manner.
• Assist with patient transfers involving stretchers, wheelchairs, or beds as appropriate.
• Respond promptly to transport requests from clinical areas.
• Ensure cleanliness and functionality of transport equipment.
• Provide excellent customer service and maintain patient confidentiality at all times.
• Collaborate with nursing and clinical staff to ensure seamless and comfortable transitions for patients.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED