Patient Transporter

Prisma Health•Columbia, SC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference. Job Summary Responsible for transporting patients to and from various units/departments within the hospital. This individual is responsible for assuring quality care while enroute. Accountabilities Receives and documents patient transportation assignments. Each day set a goal to transport three patients per hour. Fills out all appropriate documentation; admitting log, sign-in book, nursing station log and trip tickets. Performs telephone activities satisfactory. Transport patients, via wheelchairs, stretcher, bed, mobilizer, wagon or accompaning via ambulation; with attached special apparatus inclusive of intravenous solutions, drainage systems, chest tubes and oxygen. Successfully completes all training requirements as outlined in the department orientation program. Attends inservice education and scheduled departmental staff meetings. Knowledgeable of fire and disaster procedure and codes, including location and operation of fire extinguishing equipment. Knows appropriate action to take in the event a patient becomes distressed. Reports accidents, unusual occurrences and complaints to the appropriate individual. Assist in maintenance and cleaning of equipment. Conforms to all requirements of policy, procedure and rules of behavior. Represents department, unit and system in an acceptable professional manner. Supervisory/Management Responsibility This is a non-management job that will report to a supervisor, manager, director, or executive. Minimum Requirements High School diploma or equivalent Required Certifications/Registrations/Licenses N/A In Lieu Of The Above Minimum Requirements N/A Other Required Skills and Experience N/A Work Shift Day (United States of America) Location Richland Facility 1510 Richland Hospital Department 15107253 Patient Transportation Share your talent with us! Our vision is simple: to transform healthcare for the benefits of the communities we serve. The transformation of healthcare requires talented individuals in every role here at Prisma Health. Prisma Health is the largest not-for-profit health organization in South Carolina, serving more than 1.2 million patients annually. Our 32,000 team members are dedicated to supporting the health and well-being of you and your family. Our promise is to: Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent

Responsibilities

Receives and documents patient transportation assignments.
Each day set a goal to transport three patients per hour.
Fills out all appropriate documentation; admitting log, sign-in book, nursing station log and trip tickets.
Performs telephone activities satisfactory.
Transport patients, via wheelchairs, stretcher, bed, mobilizer, wagon or accompaning via ambulation; with attached special apparatus inclusive of intravenous solutions, drainage systems, chest tubes and oxygen.
Successfully completes all training requirements as outlined in the department orientation program.
Attends inservice education and scheduled departmental staff meetings.
Knowledgeable of fire and disaster procedure and codes, including location and operation of fire extinguishing equipment.
Knows appropriate action to take in the event a patient becomes distressed.
Reports accidents, unusual occurrences and complaints to the appropriate individual.
Assist in maintenance and cleaning of equipment.
Conforms to all requirements of policy, procedure and rules of behavior.
Represents department, unit and system in an acceptable professional manner.