Hospital Transporter

Trinity Health•Brighton, MI

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Hospital Transporter is responsible for safely and effectively transferring and transporting patients from patient care areas to diagnostic/testing areas and back. This role requires clear communication with patients, families, visitors, and healthcare providers. The transporter will assist patients with restroom needs, operate transfer devices, clean transport equipment, manage and redistribute equipment like stretchers and wheelchairs, and replace oxygen tanks as needed. Additionally, they will provide directions to visitors and maintain current BLS certification.

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.