Job Information
Roper St. Francis Transporter - PRN (as needed) - Roper Hospital, Downtown Charleston in Charleston, South Carolina
Thank you for considering a career at Roper St. Francis Healthcare!
Location:
Roper Hospital located at 316 Calhoun St, Charleston, SC 29401
Schedule:
Must be available between the hours of 7:00am to 7:00pm. The shifts will vary regularly between 1st and 2nd shift and will require at least two weekends a month on an as needed basis.
Job Summary: Transports patients and materials throughout the hospital. May perform other activities related to transportation of patients as assigned, and will respond to code situations within the facility. Performs duties outlined in the appraisal program according to established standards. Must be able to lift and pull, as well as walk during entire shift of duty.
Minimum Qualifications: N/A
Education: High school graduate or GED, or currently enrolled in High School and must be at least 16 years old.
Experience: Hospital experience preferred, but not necessary.
Licensure/Certification: Must have a current American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare Provider Card.
Primary Source Verification (if applicable): N/A
Knowledge/Skills: Must become proficient in handling all types of transports within ninety (90) days. This includes transports such as total hips, knees, and handling stretchers alone. Requires the ability to communicate and work well with all levels of patients, the public, as well as other health care professionals.
Other: Professional and neat appearance is required to project a positive image of Roper St. Francis Healthcare. Must maintain strict confidentiality of all work-related information.
Contacts : Constant interactions with patients, nursing staff, support staff, and occasional contact with physicians, family members and management.
Work Demands/Environment :
Frequent standing, walking, bending, crouching, stooping. Frequent lifting/moving patients. Intermittent lifting, moving or carrying up to 50 lbs. Frequent pushing or pulling up to 50 lbs. Frequent use of finger/ hand dexterity. Constant reaching with hands/arms. Frequent talking or hearing. Corrected hearing and vision to normal range. Exposure to blood, body fluids or tissue. Possible exposure to infectious materials, communicable diseases and/or other conditions common to a healthcare environment. Intermittent exposure to risk of exposure to blood-borne pathogens. Moderate noise level in work area. Requires work under stressful conditions, deadlines, or irregular hours. May be required to take call and/or work weekends/holidays based on the needs of the department.
JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
RESPONSIBILITIES % OF TIME
- Transport patients for treatment with care.
45%
- Correct use of the TeleTracking System for logging in/out, breaks and requests.
25%
- Ensure patient equipment is in good working order and cleaned between patient transports.
10%
- Answer all pages for transportation in a timely manner.
10%
- Must maintain professional appearance, in proper uniform at all times (i.e. name badge visible, shirts tucked in and sleeves rolled down and buttoned up, wearing proper shoes)
10%
Performs other job duties and responsibilities as required.
Roper St. Francis Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer.
Many of our opportunities reward* your hard work with:
Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans
Prescription drug coverage
Flexible spending accounts
Life insurance w/AD&D
Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible
Paid time off
Educational Assistance
And much more
*Benefits offerings vary according to employment status
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
0.01
Work Shift:
Days/Evenings (United States of America)
Department:
Central Transport - Roper Hospital
All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at recruitment@RSFH.com .