Transporter

Description

Join Carolina Pines Regional Medical Center, a 116-bed community hospital located in Hartsville, SC, that has been recently honored with ScionHealth’s Platinum Award, eight consecutive “A” safety grades from Leapfrog, Top General Hospital honors from Leapfrog, and recognition as a Great Community Hospital by Becker's Hospital Review. The hospital delivers excellence across the continuum of services, and holds numerous accreditations and certifications in areas that include chest pain, stroke and heart failure, hip and knee replacement, sepsis, and more. Come grow your career at Carolina Pines, where innovation, safety, and community are core to everything we do.

Job Summary

The Transporter is responsible for the safe and timely movement of patients, equipment, and supplies throughout the hospital. This role plays a vital part in patient care by ensuring individuals are transported with dignity and care, while maintaining compliance with hospital safety protocols and customer service standards.

Essential Functions

• Transport patients using wheelchairs, stretchers, or beds to designated locations, including surgical suites, imaging areas, and discharge points.
• Assist patients in entering and exiting transport equipment safely, including those with IV pumps, oxygen tanks, and monitoring devices.
• Deliver medical equipment and specimens to various departments as requested.
• Assist staff in the transport of deceased patients to the morgue.
• Provide directions and information to patients, visitors, and staff courteously.
• Maintain transport equipment cleanliness and report any maintenance issues.
• Complete transport documentation accurately and promptly.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Expectations

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with a focus on customer service.
• Ability to operate transport equipment and follow safety protocols.
• Capacity to perform physically demanding tasks, including lifting and maneuvering patients and equipment.
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively in a busy healthcare environment.
• Dependable and professional with a calm demeanor in stressful situations.
• Basic computer or electronic documentation proficiency.

Qualifications

Education

• High School Diploma or Equivalent including education equivalent to completion of secondary school or demonstrated ability to perform the essential functions of the role (preferred)

Licenses/Certifications

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.

Experience

• Previous experience in a hospital or healthcare setting preferred.