Patient Transporter

Corewell Health • Royal Oak, MI

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Transports patients of all populations to and from examinations, treatments, testing, and procedure areas, including inpatient, outpatient, emergency, and high-risk ICU settings. The role also includes routine errands and duties such as cleaning equipment, securing supplies, and maintaining clean work areas. The Patient Transporter works as part of the patient-care team, follows unit procedures, and supports safe, timely patient movement throughout the 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.
• Ability to understand and demonstrate safe lifting and patient 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 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

• Use safe lifting and transport techniques to move patients between cars, beds, special services, and treatment areas using wheelchairs, gurneys, or moveable beds.
• Prepare patients for transport and perform active and passive identification to ensure each patient is properly identified.
• 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 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 measures, and complete position- and unit-related safety competencies and requirements on time.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package supporting financial, health, and work/life balance goals.
• On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv.
• Discounts 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