Transporter - Central Transport - Bon Secours St. Francis Hospital - PRN

Roper St. Francis Healthcare•Charleston, SC

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Transporter moves patients and patient-related items between hospital locations and ancillary departments, following schedules and promptly communicating any changes or delays. The role prioritizes safe, efficient, and respectful patient transport, including use of AIDET. The position is PRN, with no call and a requirement to work two weekends per month; hours and days vary based on candidate availability.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED.
Healthcare and/or transport experience.
BLS certification at hire for BSMH.

Responsibilities

Transport patients and patient-related items to and from hospital locations and ancillary departments using appropriate resources.
Keep patients covered for comfort and privacy, and remain with them throughout transport.
Provide hand-off 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 will be delayed for a scheduled procedure or therapy session.
Maintain daily transportation logs, including departure and arrival times and the patient or equipment transported.
May provide life-saving 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.