PATIENT TRANSPORTER (PART TIME)

Compass Group • Grosse Pointe Farms, MI

4d • Onsite

About The Position

We are hiring immediately for part time PATIENT TRANSPORTER positions. This role is responsible for the safe, timely and accurate transport of patients, medical equipment and patient-related items to their destinations. Facilitating Internal Hospital Patient Moves. The Patient Transporter will properly and safely transport patients, secure IVs, drainage tubes, etc., and secure the patient. In accordance with the transportation of patients, uses wheelchairs and other approved rolling stock to carry out the essential duties of the position. Demonstrates competency in transporting all specific age groups. Ensures the safe, timely and accurate transport of patients to their destination using the proper requested equipment. Communicates effectively with nursing personnel, clinicians, technicians or reception and dispatch. Ensures the comfort of the patient by being attentive. Offers blankets, checks modesty and only engages in appropriate conversation involving patients. Never transports patients in severe pain. Alerts nursing staff immediately to any signs of patient distress or equipment malfunction. Maintains equipment and reports equipment needing repairs. Complies with regulatory agency standards, including federal, state and JCAHO. Adheres to facility confidentiality and patient’s rights policy as outlined in the facilities HIPPA policies and procedures. Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Previous experience in patient transportation is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Properly and safely transports patients, secures IVs, drainage tubes, etc., and secures patient.
• Uses wheelchairs and other approved rolling stock to carry out the essential duties of the position.
• Demonstrates competency in transporting all specific age groups.
• Ensures the safe, timely and accurate transport of patients to their destination using the proper requested equipment.
• Communicates effectively with nursing personnel, clinicians, technicians or reception and dispatch.
• Ensures the comfort of the patient by being attentive. Offers blankets, checks modesty and only engages in appropriate conversation involving patients. Never transports patients in severe pain.
• Alerts nursing staff immediately to any signs of patient distress or equipment malfunction.
• Maintains equipment and reports equipment needing repairs.
• Complies with regulatory agency standards, including federal, state and JCAHO.
• Adheres to facility confidentiality and patient’s rights policy as outlined in the facilities HIPPA policies and procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Retirement Plan
• Associate Shopping Program
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Discount Marketplace
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Voluntary Benefits, including Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Legal Services, and Choice Auto and Home Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed