Hospital Transporter
Trinity Health•Ann Arbor, MI
•Onsite
About The Position
Transfer and transport patients safely and effectively from patient care areas to and from diagnostic/ testing areas. Opportunities are available for contingent (not benefit eligible), part time 20 or 24 hours a week or full time 40 hours a week. The shift is primarily for afternoons/evenings. The minimum rate of pay is $15.82.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED recommended.
- Basic skills in reading, writing, and arithmetic.
- Prior healthcare experience is not required.
- Maintains 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.
- Able to 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.
- Able to safely transfer patients using a transfer device such as a patient sling, slide board, or other hospital approved transfer devices.
- Cleans 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.
- Replaces oxygen tanks as needed (less than 500 psi).
- Provides directions to families and/or visitors.
- Maintains current BLS certification.
- Attends and participates in departmental meetings and continuing educational activities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
