Transporter - Central Transport - Berkeley Hospital - PRN

Roper St. Francis Healthcare • Summerville, SC

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Transporter moves patients from their rooms to ancillary departments and other hospital locations, following schedules and promptly communicating changes. The role prioritizes safe, efficient, and considerate patient transport, including use of AIDET. Transporters stay with patients throughout transport, provide hand-off communication to receiving nurses, verify patient identity, and maintain transport records. They also inspect, clean, and maintain transport equipment and may provide life-saving care during emergency codes.

This PRN position is with Central Transport at Berkeley Hospital. The schedule is afternoons between 7:00 AM and 8:00 PM, with no call; the listed shift is days/evenings. Scheduled weekly hours are 0.01.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• 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

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

Responsibilities

• Transport patients and patient-related items between hospital locations and ancillary departments using appropriate resources.
• Ensure patients are covered for comfort and privacy, and remain with them throughout transport.
• Give hand-off communication to the receiving nurse.
• Verify patient information using two forms of identification and confirm the patient has an identification bracelet.
• Notify the appropriate department within five minutes if a patient will be delayed for a scheduled procedure or therapy session.
• Maintain daily transportation logs, including departure and arrival times and patient or equipment names.
• May provide life-saving care during emergency codes.
• Monitor and inspect patient care equipment before and during transports.
• Clean and maintain hospital transport equipment and wheelchairs; use the hospital monitor program to track transport according to schedule and disinfect surfaces between transports.
• Review the equipment/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