Patient Transporter-University Hospital

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.