Patient Transporter

Corewell Health • Royal Oak, MI

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Transports all patient populations to and from examinations and treatments, and performs general errands and routine duties such as cleaning equipment and securing supplies. Works as a team member in the delivery of quality patient care and follows unit procedures wherever transport services are provided. The position is full-time, scheduled for 40 hours per week, with overnight hours from 11 p.m. to 7:30 a.m. on variable days, including every other weekend, at Royal Oak Hospital.

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 patient transport techniques.
• Knowledge and practice of Universal Precautions as appropriate.
• Communication skills to interact with patients, families, clinical licensed and non-licensed staff, physicians, and management with courtesy, tact, empathy, and professionalism.
• 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 appropriate lifting and transport techniques, assisting them in and out of cars and onto or off beds, and moving them to special services and treatment areas using wheelchairs, gurneys, or movable beds.
• Prepare patients for transport and perform active and passive identification to verify each patient 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 travel with the patient, including administering 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 and risk mitigation, and complete position- and unit-related safety competencies and requirements on time.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package addressing financial, health, and work/life balance goals.
• On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv.
• Discounts on items and services including restaurants, phone plans, and spas.
• Optional identity theft protection and 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