Patient Attendant

Corewell Health • Taylor, MI

2d • $16 - $20 • Onsite

About The Position

The Patient Attendant is responsible for safely and promptly transporting patients, specimens, medication, and other items throughout the hospital as assigned. The role includes helping patients get on and off beds, monitoring them and their equipment during transport, and seeking assistance when needed. The attendant maintains transport equipment and departmental records, completes handoffs and identity checks, follows hospital safety and confidentiality policies, and communicates professionally with patients, families, and staff.

This is a full-time position scheduled for 40 hours per week, from 5:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, with variable weekends. The listed pay range is $16.49–$20.21, based on experience.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross upon hire.
• Demonstrated communication skills, including the ability to interact with courtesy, tact, empathy, and professionalism with patients, families, staff, physicians, and management.

Nice To Haves

• Prior transport experience.

Responsibilities

• Transport patients safely, promptly, and efficiently throughout the hospital, including assisting with lifting and moving patients.
• Recognize signs of patient stress or other issues during transport and immediately seek assistance.
• Monitor oxygen, IVs, catheters, and related equipment during transport, and promptly alert appropriate personnel to problems.
• Inform the supervisor or dispatcher of delays within 10 minutes.
• Keep transport equipment clean, safe, and orderly, and return it to the appropriate location.
• Maintain and complete departmental records and complete the proper handoff before removing a patient from a department or unit.
• Check patient ID bands and complete two patient identifiers before transportation.
• Follow hospital policies and procedures, safe lifting and transport techniques, and universal precautions as appropriate.
• Communicate courteously, tactfully, empathetically, and professionally with patients, families, clinical and non-clinical staff, physicians, and management.
• Understand and follow directions and comply with HIPAA confidentiality requirements.
• Transport specimens, oxygen, stretchers, and other items as assigned.
• Participate in safety initiatives and risk mitigation, and complete position- and unit-related safety competencies and requirements on time.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package
• On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv
• Discounts directory
• Optional identity theft protection
• Optional home and auto insurance
• Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings

What This Job Offers

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