Transporter - Central Transport - Roper Hospital - PRN

Roper St. Francis Healthcare • Charleston, SC

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The Transporter moves patients from their rooms to ancillary departments throughout the hospital, following schedules and promptly communicating schedule changes. The role provides safe, efficient patient transport, including use of AIDET, and transports patient-related items and equipment as needed. This PRN position is based in Central Transport at Roper Hospital. Hours and days vary; the listed availability is Monday through Friday, 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM, and Saturday and Sunday, 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM. No call is required, and occasional weekends are required.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED as preferred, and a minimum age of 16. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association is required at hire for Roper St. Francis Healthcare locations. Healthcare and/or transport experience is preferred.

Requirements

• Minimum age of 16.
• American Heart Association BLS (Basic Life Support) certification required at hire for Roper St. Francis Healthcare locations.
• High school diploma or GED is preferred.

Nice To Haves

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

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.
• Provide hand-off communication to the receiving nurse.
• Verify patient information 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 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 hospital transport equipment and wheelchairs; use the hospital monitor program to track transports according to schedule and disinfect surfaces between transports.
• Review the equipment/orientation checklist at least annually to ensure competent equipment use.

Benefits

• Competitive pay and incentives.
• 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

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