Patient Transporter

Corewell Health • Grosse Pointe, MI

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Transports patients across all 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 role includes preparing and identifying patients before transport; moving patients and equipment to testing and procedure areas across inpatient, outpatient, emergency, and high-risk ICU settings; coordinating with medical employees about supplies, medications, and oxygen; supporting timely patient discharges; and assisting ambulatory patients with toileting under the direction of medical employees or a Registered Nurse. The transporter cleans and disinfects equipment, keeps work areas clean, returns equipment to the appropriate department, reports malfunctioning equipment, and participates in safety initiatives and required competencies.

This is a part-time day-shift position at Grosse Pointe Hospital. Hours of work are 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., with variable days and 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 demonstrated ability to use safe lifting and transport techniques.
• Knowledge and practice of Universal Precautions as appropriate.
• Demonstrated communication skills, including courtesy, tact, empathy, and professionalism when interacting with patients, families, clinical licensed and non-licensed 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 by assisting them in and out of cars, lifting them on and off beds, and moving them to and from services and treatment areas using wheelchairs, gurneys, or movable beds.
• Prepare patients for transport and perform active and passive identification to ensure patients are properly identified.
• Transport patients and equipment to and from testing and procedure areas, including inpatient, outpatient, emergency, and high-risk Intensive Care Unit areas.
• Communicate with medical employees to ensure required medical supplies and medications are transported with patients, including administering oxygen when required.
• Support timely patient discharges 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.
• Participate in safety initiatives and risk mitigation measures, 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 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: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED