Hospital Transporter
Trinity Health•Saint Joseph, MI
•Onsite
About The Position
The Hospital Transporter is responsible for safely and effectively transferring and transporting patients to and from diagnostic/testing areas and inpatient units. This role requires clear communication with patients, families, and healthcare providers, as well as the ability to assist patients with restroom needs and safely use transfer devices. The transporter also manages and cleans transport equipment, provides directions to visitors, and maintains BLS certification.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED recommended.
- Basic skills in reading, writing, and arithmetic.
- Maintains current BLS certification.
Nice To Haves
- Prior healthcare experience is not required.
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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
