Patient Transporter jobs in Columbia, SC

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Job Summary

Accountabilities

• 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.\u00A0
• Knowledgeable of fire and disaster procedure\u00A0 and codes, including location and operation of fire extinguishing equipment.\u00A0 Knows appropriate action to take in the event a patient becomes distressed.\u00A0 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.\u00A0 Represents department, unit and system in an acceptable professional manner.

Supervisory/Management Responsibility

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

Minimum Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent OR post high school diploma / highest degree earned

Required Certifications/Registrations/Licenses

N/A

In Lieu Of The Above Minimum Requirements

N/A

Other Required Skills and Experience

N/A

Work Shift

Location

Facility

Department

Share your talent with us! Our vision is simple: to transform healthcare for the benefits of the communities we serve. The transformation of healthcare requires talented individuals in every role here at Prisma Health.

Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.

Job Summary

Accountabilities

• 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.\u00A0
• Knowledgeable of fire and disaster procedure\u00A0 and codes, including location and operation of fire extinguishing equipment.\u00A0 Knows appropriate action to take in the event a patient becomes distressed.\u00A0 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.\u00A0 Represents department, unit and system in an acceptable professional manner.

Supervisory/Management Responsibility

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

Minimum Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent OR post high school diploma / highest degree earned

Required Certifications/Registrations/Licenses

N/A

In Lieu Of The Above Minimum Requirements

N/A

Other Required Skills and Experience

N/A

Work Shift

Location

Facility

Department

Share your talent with us! Our vision is simple: to transform healthcare for the benefits of the communities we serve. The transformation of healthcare requires talented individuals in every role here at Prisma Health.