Beaufort Memorial Hospital
Central Transporter
Beaufort Memorial Hospital - Ladys Island, South Carolina, United States, 29907
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About the Organization
Beaufort Memorial, a not-for-profit hospital founded in 1944 on the banks of the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway, is licensed for 201 beds (169 acute, 14 rehabilitation and 18 mental health). We are an acute-care hospital, a regional referral center and the largest medical facility between Savannah, Ga., and Charleston, S.C.
Fully accredited by The Joint Commission, Beaufort Memorial boasts a dedicated, high-quality medical staff of nearly 230 board-certified or board-eligible providers.
Our mission is to enhance the quality of life in the Lowcountry through improved health, innovative partnerships and superior care.
Position Central Transporter
Location Beaufort Memorial Hospital
Full-Time/Part-Time PRN
Shift -not applicable-
Exempt/Non-Exempt Non-Exempt
Description
The Transporter provides safe and efficient means of movement for patients throughout and between departments of the hospital. The Transporter acts as a member of a team who's focus it to strengthen, personalize and enhance the relationship between the patient, families and hospital care givers. In addition to the primary responsibility for patient transportation, the transporter has equipment inventory management responsibility. As a member of a critical team, the Transporter provides information and direction for management of all services related to patient transportation and equipment management with focus on customer service, safety and infection control, privacy, prevention, timeliness, ethics, and effective team relationships. The Transporter is expected to be efficient, proficient in patient movement and related equipment management, to be timely, energetic, professional, independent and self motivated, and team oriented. The Transporter may in turn be a caregiver, facilitator, teacher, coach and student. The Transporter participates in Quality Improvement initiatives and is cost mindful. The Transporter takes personal responsibility for communicating all pertinent patient care information and general environmental information to the receiving department staff and to administrative staff including Clinical Leaders, Team Leader and Department Head as indicated. The Transporter is trained to identify emergency situations and uses sound judgment in instituting established policies and procedures.
Position Requirements
Education: High School graduate or GED preferred. Must be 18 years of age Experience:
Patient care experience preferred but not required C.N.A. or EMT experience a plus One year of experience working in a medical or hospital environmental preferred but not required. Basic Computer knowledge required Certifications/Licenses:
BLS certification required prior to first clinical shift (must be issued by the American Heart Association). Valid Driver's License as indicated
EOE Statement Beaufort Memorial Hospital is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
This position is currently accepting applications.
Fully accredited by The Joint Commission, Beaufort Memorial boasts a dedicated, high-quality medical staff of nearly 230 board-certified or board-eligible providers.
Our mission is to enhance the quality of life in the Lowcountry through improved health, innovative partnerships and superior care.
Position Central Transporter
Location Beaufort Memorial Hospital
Full-Time/Part-Time PRN
Shift -not applicable-
Exempt/Non-Exempt Non-Exempt
Description
The Transporter provides safe and efficient means of movement for patients throughout and between departments of the hospital. The Transporter acts as a member of a team who's focus it to strengthen, personalize and enhance the relationship between the patient, families and hospital care givers. In addition to the primary responsibility for patient transportation, the transporter has equipment inventory management responsibility. As a member of a critical team, the Transporter provides information and direction for management of all services related to patient transportation and equipment management with focus on customer service, safety and infection control, privacy, prevention, timeliness, ethics, and effective team relationships. The Transporter is expected to be efficient, proficient in patient movement and related equipment management, to be timely, energetic, professional, independent and self motivated, and team oriented. The Transporter may in turn be a caregiver, facilitator, teacher, coach and student. The Transporter participates in Quality Improvement initiatives and is cost mindful. The Transporter takes personal responsibility for communicating all pertinent patient care information and general environmental information to the receiving department staff and to administrative staff including Clinical Leaders, Team Leader and Department Head as indicated. The Transporter is trained to identify emergency situations and uses sound judgment in instituting established policies and procedures.
Position Requirements
Education: High School graduate or GED preferred. Must be 18 years of age Experience:
Patient care experience preferred but not required C.N.A. or EMT experience a plus One year of experience working in a medical or hospital environmental preferred but not required. Basic Computer knowledge required Certifications/Licenses:
BLS certification required prior to first clinical shift (must be issued by the American Heart Association). Valid Driver's License as indicated
EOE Statement Beaufort Memorial Hospital is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
This position is currently accepting applications.