Hospital Patient Transport

Trinity Health•Brighton, MI

3d•Onsite

About The Position

This part-time position in the Hospital Transport Department at Trinity Health Brighton focuses on the safe and effective transfer and transportation of patients. The role involves moving patients between care areas and diagnostic/testing locations, ensuring their comfort and safety throughout the process. The transporter will also be responsible for cleaning equipment, managing transport equipment, and assisting patients with basic needs.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED recommended.
Basic skills in reading, writing, and arithmetic.
Prior healthcare experience is not required.
Maintain current BLS certification.

Responsibilities

Transport stable, non-monitored patients from patient care areas to and from diagnostic/testing areas (such as CT, X-ray, Angio, Hemo) and to inpatient units for admissions.
Effectively communicate with the patient, family, visitors, and direct care providers.
Directly speak with the RN or the Healthcare Provider prior to a transport and when the patient returns to the unit.
Assist the patient with his/her restroom needs as necessary.
Safely transfer patients using a transfer device such as a patient sling, slide board, or other hospital-approved transfer devices.
Clean transport equipment between each patient use.
Transport, locate, and redistribute equipment such as stretchers, wheelchairs, Airpals, Stryker Glides, oxygen, and other necessary equipment to perform transports.
Replace oxygen tanks as needed (less than 500 psi).
Provide directions to families and/or visitors.
Maintain current BLS certification.
Attend and participate in departmental meetings and continuing educational activities.