Transporter - Central Transport - Berkeley Hospital - PRN

Roper St. Francis Healthcare • Summerville, SC

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Transporter moves patients from their rooms to ancillary departments throughout the hospital, following schedules and promptly notifying departments of changes. The role supports safe, efficient patient transport, including use of AIDET, and ensures patient comfort and privacy.

Transporters verify patient identity with two forms of verification, confirm the patient has an identification bracelet, remain with the patient during transport, and provide hand-off communication to the receiving nurse. They maintain transport logs, monitor and inspect equipment, and clean and disinfect transport equipment and surfaces between transports. The position may also provide life-saving care during emergency codes.

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 preferred.
• Healthcare and/or transport experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Transport patients and patient-related items between hospital locations and ancillary departments using appropriate resources.
• Keep patients covered for comfort and privacy and stay with them throughout transport.
• Give hand-off communication to the receiving nurse.
• Verify patient information using two forms of verification and confirm the patient has a proper 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 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; use the hospital monitor program to monitor transport according to schedule and disinfect surfaces between transports.
• Review the equipment/orientation checklist at least annually to ensure competent equipment use.
• Follow transport schedules and notify departments of schedule changes in a timely manner.

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