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Patient Transporter- Full time- days

Prisma Health
United States, South Carolina, Columbia
Dec 20, 2024

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Job Summary

Responsible for transporting patients to and from various units/departments within the hospital. This individual is responsible for assuring quality care while enroute.

Essential Functions

  • Receives and documents patient transportation assignments. Each day set a goal to transport three patients per hour. Fills out all appropriate documentation; admitting log, sign-in book, nursing station log and trip tickets. Performs telephone activities satisfactory.
  • Transport patients, via wheelchairs, stretcher, bed, mobilizer, wagon or accompaning via ambulation; with attached special apparatus inclusive of intravenous solutions, drainage systems, chest tubes and oxygen.
  • Successfully completes all training requirements as outlined in the department orientation program. Attends inservice education and scheduled departmental staff meetings.
  • Knowledgeable of fire and disaster procedure and codes, including location and operation of fire extinguishing equipment. Knows appropriate action to take in the event a patient becomes distressed. Reports accidents, unusual occurrences and complaints to the appropriate individual.
  • Assist in maintenance and cleaning of equipment.
  • Conforms to all requirements of policy, procedure and rules of behavior. Represents department, unit and system in an acceptable professional manner.

Supervisory/Management Responsibilities

  • This is a non-management job that will report to a supervisor, manager, director, or executive.

Minimum Requirements

  • Education - High School diploma or equivalent OR post high school diploma / highest degree earned
  • Experience - NA

In Lieu Of

  • N/A

Required Certifications, Registrations, Licenses

  • N/A

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

  • N/A

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

Location

Richland

Facility

1510 Richland Hospital

Department

15107253 Patient Transportation

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