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 between hospital locations and ancillary departments, following schedules and promptly notifying departments about changes or delays. The role includes providing safe, efficient patient transport and using AIDET. Transporters maintain patient comfort and privacy, remain with patients during transport, and provide handoff communication to receiving nurses. They verify patient identity and maintain transport records. The position may also involve providing lifesaving care during emergency codes.

The role requires inspecting, monitoring, cleaning, and maintaining transport equipment, including wheelchairs. Transporters use the hospital monitoring program to track transports and disinfect surfaces between transports, and review the equipment and orientation checklist at least annually.

The position is PRN, with hours and days varying according to candidate availability. The schedule includes no call, two weekends per month required, and occasional weekends. Available hours are Monday through Friday, 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM, and Saturday through Sunday, 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM.

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

Responsibilities

• Transport patients and patient-related items between hospital locations and ancillary departments using appropriate resources.
• Keep patients covered for comfort and privacy, and remain with them throughout transport.
• Give handoff 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 names of patients and/or equipment transported.
• May provide lifesaving 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 monitoring program to monitor transports, and disinfect surfaces between transports.
• Review the equipment and 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