Patient Transporter

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Job Title : Patient Transporter

Department : University Hospital Diagnostic Transportation

Job Description

Under general supervision, transports patients of The Ohio State University Medical Center as assigned; Maintains patient transport carts, related mobile equipment and work areas.

Transports patients as assigned by cart, bed, wheelchair, and / or motor vehicle to various areas of the Medical Center.

Observes patients and reports any unusual or adverse change immediately to appropriate staff. Converses with patients to convey a friendly and positive atmosphere.

Assists with patient handling as required. Maintains patient transport carts and wheelchairs for cleanliness and safe operating conditions;

prepares carts and wheelchairs for transport on lift system; reports defective transportation equipment. Maintains clean environment in exam rooms, assist with cleaning floors and equipment.

Assists in the removal of items, used and unused, and soiled linens and trash; Inventories and restocks supplies and linens.

Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Education Required

Per Classified Civil Svc Specs or equivalent combination of education and experience

Required Qualifications

• Per Classified Civil Service Requirements; Reading, writing and math (add, subtract, multiply, and divide) skills commensurate with job duties required;
• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred; Previous health care or service oriented field experience in an acute health care setting is preferred;

Additional Information :

Location : Medical Center Tower (0870)

Position Type : Regular

Scheduled Hours : 40

Shift :

Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.

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