Patient Transport | PRN
- PRN / per diem
- BLS
How this pay compares
This posting does not state an hourly rate. Patient transporters employed in South Carolina earn a median of $17.54 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).
Patient transporters in South Carolina: pay by town and employer
Workplace injuries
MUSC Health Lancaster Medical Center in Lancaster reported 32 work injuries and illnesses to OSHA for 2025 over 1,126,929 hours worked: 5.7 per 100 full-time workers, against 5.1 per 100 full-time workers at general hospitalsnationwide. This is the employer's own report. Workplace injuries by employer.
Medicare rating of MUSC Health Lancaster Medical Center
Medicare gives MUSC Health Lancaster Medical Center 4 of 5 stars (Jul 2026; South Carolina's hospitals average 3.4). 80% of its patients said their nurses always communicated well (the middle US hospital: 79%). Medicare did not cut its pay for patient harm in fiscal 2026. Its central line bloodstream infections ran 63% below predicted by Medicare's measure. Patients' ratings of their care, not employees' of the job. Its other hospitals · South Carolina hospitals by rating.
What this hospital paid
By MUSC Health Lancaster Medical Center's report to Medicare, its nursing aide hours averaged $16.70 an hour in 2022 pay periods, its own and contract staff together, before benefits, against $21.06 an hour across South Carolina's hospitals. An average over every such hour, not this job's pay: the posting states its own. What South Carolina hospitals pay nurses.
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About the job
Job Description Summary
Be the heart of our hospital - join our team as a Patient Transporter!
Do you enjoy helping others and staying on the move? Are you someone who takes pride in making a difference during critical moments of care? If so, we’d love to meet you!
Entity
Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)
Worker Type
Employee
Worker Sub-Type
PRN
Cost Center
CC005240 LAN - Transportation (LMC)
Pay Rate Type
Hourly
Pay Grade
Health-19
Scheduled Weekly Hours
12
Work Shift
Job Description
The Patient Transporter reports to the Patient Transport Supervisor. Under general supervision, the Patient Transporter assists with the hospital based transportation of patients within the MUSC campus. This role provides safe and timely transportation for patients throughout the organization.
PRN Status Clause
PRN / “as-needed” means you are not guaranteed a fixed schedule or hours. You work when they have needs in the schedule. You must be available to work at least 12 hours every two weeks (bi-weekly minimum), as specified in your PRN Commitment Agreement. Your actual hours will depend on department needs, not a set schedule. You may be asked to pick up extra shifts to cover gaps (like call-outs or shortages). Your total hours can go up or down - some weeks you might work more, some less.
Additional Job Description
Licenses/Certification : Basic Life Support with the American Heart Association (AHA) is required
Education : High School diploma or GED is required
If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!
The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need.
Medical University of South Carolina participates in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees. For further information about the E-Verify program, please click here: http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify/employees
From MUSC Health's job posting, checked 12 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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About MUSC Health
MUSC Health is the clinical health system of the Medical University of South Carolina, with 2,823 (source: MUSC Health, Home) licensed beds and more than 100 (source: MUSC Health, About Us) outreach locations serving all 46 (source: MUSC Health, Home) counties of South Carolina. Sources: MUSC Health, Home; MUSC Health, About Us
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