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

Roper St. Francis Healthcare • Charleston, SC

15h • Onsite

About The Position

The Transporter moves patients and patient-related items from their rooms to ancillary departments and other hospital locations. The role follows transport schedules, promptly communicates changes or delays, and provides safe, efficient, and considerate 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. All work shifts may be assigned.

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; it is preferred at hire and required before independent patient care at BSMH.

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 patients throughout 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 daily transportation logs, including departure and arrival times and patient or equipment details.
• May provide life-saving care during emergency codes.
• Monitor and inspect patient-care equipment before and during transport.
• Clean and maintain transport equipment and wheelchairs, use the hospital monitor program to track transport as scheduled, 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.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed