Patient Transport

Corewell Health • Saint Joseph, MI

17h • Onsite

About The Position

Transports patients across all populations to and from examinations and treatments, including inpatient, outpatient, emergency, and high-risk Intensive Care Unit areas. Performs general errands and routine duties such as cleaning equipment and securing supplies. Works as a team member in delivering quality patient care and follows unit procedures wherever transport services are provided.

The role prepares patients for transport, verifies patient identity, coordinates with medical employees to ensure supplies and medications travel with patients, and administers oxygen when required. It also supports timely patient discharges and, under the direction of medical employees or a Registered Nurse, assists with toileting ambulatory patients. Equipment must be cleaned and disinfected according to policy, returned to the appropriate department, and any malfunction reported to department or unit staff.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Obtain Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross within 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for transport and perform active and passive identification checks before transport.
• Transport patients and equipment to and from testing and procedure areas, including inpatient, outpatient, emergency, and high-risk ICU areas.
• Communicate with medical employees to ensure required medical supplies and medications are transported with patients, including administering oxygen when required.
• Support timely discharge of patients throughout the hospital.
• Assist with toileting ambulatory patients under the direction of medical employees and/or a Registered Nurse.
• Clean and disinfect equipment according to established policies and procedures; maintain clean work areas and return equipment to the appropriate department.
• Report malfunctioning equipment or instruments to appropriate department or unit staff.
• Perform general errands and routine duties, including securing supplies and other assigned tasks.
• Follow unit procedures and contribute as a team member in the delivery of quality patient care.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package supporting financial, health, and work/life balance goals.
• On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv.
• Discounts directory offering deals on restaurants, phone plans, spas, and other items.
• Optional identity theft protection, home insurance, and auto insurance.
• Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and matching savings.

What This Job Offers

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