Transporter - Central Transport - Berkeley Hospital - PRN

Roper St. Francis Healthcare • Summerville, SC

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Transports patients from their rooms to ancillary departments throughout the hospital, following schedules and notifying departments promptly of changes. Provides safe and efficient patient transport using AIDET, maintains patient comfort and privacy, and stays with patients throughout transport. This PRN position works days/evenings, with afternoon scheduling between 7:00 AM and 8:00 PM; there is no call.

Requirements

• Minimum age of 16.
• BLS Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association is required at hire for Roper St. Francis Healthcare locations; at BSMH it is preferred at hire and required before independent patient care.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or GED.
• Healthcare and/or transport experience.

Responsibilities

• Transport patients and patient-related items between hospital locations and ancillary departments using appropriate resources.
• Ensure patients are covered for comfort and privacy, remain with them during transport, and provide handoff communication to the receiving nurse.
• Verify patient identity using two forms of verification and confirm the patient has an identification bracelet.
• Notify the appropriate department within five minutes when a patient is delayed for a scheduled procedure or therapy session.
• Maintain transportation logs, including departure and arrival times and the patient or equipment transported.
• May provide lifesaving care during emergency codes.
• Monitor and inspect patient care equipment before and during transports.
• Clean and maintain transport equipment and wheelchairs, monitor transport according to schedule using the hospital monitor program, and disinfect surfaces between transports.
• Review the equipment and orientation checklist at least annually to ensure competent equipment use.

Benefits

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses, and a 403(b) with employer contributions when eligible.
• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage; HSA/FSA options; life insurance; mental health resources; and discounts.
• Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, and short- and long-term disability.
• Tuition assistance, professional development, and continuing education support. Benefits may vary based on market and employment status.

What This Job Offers

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