Patient Transporter

Corewell Health • Royal Oak, MI

9d • Onsite

About The Position

Transports patients of all populations to and from examinations, treatments, testing, and procedure areas throughout the hospital. The role also involves routine errands and duties such as cleaning equipment, securing supplies, and maintaining clean work areas. Patient Transporters contribute to quality patient care, follow unit procedures, and participate in safety initiatives.

The position is based at Corewell Health’s Royal Oak Hospital and is full time, with 40 scheduled hours per week. The evening shift is scheduled from 1:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. on variable days, including every other weekend.

Requirements

• Successful completion of three months of on-the-job training.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• BLS certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross within 90 days of hire.
• Understanding and demonstration of safe lifting and transport techniques.
• Knowledge and practice of Universal Precautions as appropriate.
• Communication skills to interact with courtesy, tact, empathy, and professionalism with patients, families, clinical staff, physicians, and management.
• Ability to understand and follow directions and comply with HIPAA confidentiality requirements.
• Ability to recognize when a patient is experiencing stress or other issues during transport and immediately seek assistance.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in patient transportation in an acute hospital environment.

Responsibilities

• Transport patients safely using wheelchairs, gurneys, or movable beds, assisting them in and out of cars and moving them between beds and service or treatment areas.
• Prepare patients for transport and use active and passive identification procedures to confirm patient identity.
• 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 travel with patients, and administer oxygen when required.
• Support timely patient discharges throughout the hospital.
• Under the direction of medical employees and/or an RN, assist with toileting ambulatory patients.
• 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.
• Participate in safety initiatives, risk mitigation, and required position- and unit-related safety competencies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package.
• On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv.
• Discounts directory with deals on restaurants, phone plans, spas, and other offerings.
• 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: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED