Hospital Transporter

Trinity Health • Ann Arbor, MI

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Transfer and transport patients safely and effectively from patient care areas to and from diagnostic/ testing areas.

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 the 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED