Transporter - Central Transport - Roper Hospital - PRN

Roper St. Francis Healthcare • Charleston, SC

9d • Onsite

About The Position

The Transporter moves patients and patient-related items from hospital rooms to ancillary departments and other hospital locations. The role follows transport schedules, promptly communicates schedule changes or delays, and transports patients safely and efficiently using AIDET. The Transporter stays with patients throughout transport, maintains their comfort and privacy, and provides hand-off communication to the receiving nurse.

The position also includes checking, cleaning, and maintaining transport equipment; recording transport details in daily logs; and potentially providing life-saving care during emergency codes. The role is PRN, with variable hours and days and occasional weekends. Shifts may occur Monday through Friday from 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM and Saturday through Sunday from 7:00 AM to 7:00 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.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or GED.
• Healthcare and/or transport experience.
• BLS certification at hire is preferred for BSMH; it is required before independent patient care.

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 throughout transport, and 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 is delayed for a scheduled procedure or therapy session.
• Maintain daily transportation logs, including departure and arrival times and the name of the patient and/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, use the hospital monitor program to monitor transport as scheduled, and disinfect surfaces between transports.
• Review the equipment and orientation checklist at least annually to ensure competent equipment use.

Benefits

• Competitive pay, incentives, and referral bonuses.
• 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.
• Short- and long-term disability.
• Tuition assistance.
• Professional development and continuing education support.

What This Job Offers

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